Navodaya Medical College Organises ‘Nasha Mukth Bharat Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’
Raichur, August 2: Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, successfully organised the “Nasha Mukth Bharat Yuva Shuddhi Abhiyaan – Nasha Mukth Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan”, a nationwide anti-drug awareness programme jointly organised by the Dishabodh Sustainable Community Development Foundation and the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka. Navodaya Medical College was one of the selected institutions in Karnataka to host this prestigious national programme.
The programme commenced with Vande Mataram, the National Anthem and Nada Geete, followed by the welcome address. Dr. Gurudatta S. Pawar, Dean, Navodaya Medical College, administered the Nasha Mukth Bharat Pledge, during which hundreds of students, faculty members and staff pledged to remain free from substance abuse and to actively promote a drug-free society. The participants later witnessed the live address of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, under the Nasha Mukth Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, reinforcing the national vision of a Nasha Mukth Bharat and Viksit Bharat.
Mr. Sangamesh Sugreeva, National Coordinator, Dishabodh Sustainable Community Development Foundation, graced the occasion as the distinguished guest and addressed the gathering. He motivated students to become ambassadors against substance abuse and highlighted the vital role of youth in building a healthy, responsible and developed India.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of the management of Navodaya Education Trust and the leadership of Dr. Gurudatta S. Pawar, Dean, Navodaya Medical College. The event was coordinated by Dr. Bande Nawaz, Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, who served as the Institutional Coordinator. He successfully coordinated the programme and emphasised the responsibility of future medical professionals in spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promoting healthy lifestyles in society. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and a large number of MBBS students, who reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the national movement for a Nasha Mukth Bharat.
The programme concluded with a renewed pledge by all participants to work towards creating a drug-free society and contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
