Srinagar, June 29: To combat the growing issue of drug addiction, and as part of World Drug Day Celebrations SKUAST-Kashmir organised a drug de-addiction awareness rally on 28 June at the Faculty of Horticulture, Shalimar Campus.
This event aimed to educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of seeking help for addiction. The rally was flagged off by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of SKUAST-K, Prof N A Ganai from the Biodiversity Park of the campus. Speaking on the occasion Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor said, “Our goal is to bring the community together to address this critical issue. Drug addiction is a serious problem that affects individuals and families across all demographics. Through this rally, we hope to spread awareness, reduce stigma and encourage those struggling with addiction to seek help. Prof. Rafiq Ahmad Shahardar, Dean of Students Welfare informed that the University has collaborated with prestigious NGOs of the valley to organising counseling sessions for students as a part of this initiative, in which counseling sessions would be organized by renowned Doctors and Counselors.
Dr SeemiLohani NSS Program Officer and Coordinator of the programme, delivered a lecture on the prevailing conditions of Drug abuse in the valley before the onset of the awareness rally.
More than 100 NSS volunteers from postgraduate programme and undergraduate programmes and some faculty members marched through the campus holding banners and placards with messages advocating for a drug-free life.