Chief Minister Vijay administers State-level mass pledge for a ‘Drug Free Tamil Nadu’
The event was attended by 2,000 students from 73 educational institutions; he also launched the ‘Drug and Tobacco-Free Campus’ initiative in which all new students will receive an orientation covering drug abuse risks, NDPS Act penalties, institutional disciplinary actions, and counselling options
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officiated a State-wide mass pledge for a 'Drug-Free Tamil Nadu' during a gathering at Presidency College in Chennai, where 2,000 students from 73 educational institutions took part. Organized by the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, the campaign also saw the launch of the 'Drug and Tobacco-Free Campus' initiative.
This initiative aims to provide new students with essential information on drug abuse risks, NDPS Act penalties, disciplinary actions, and counselling options. Institutions are required to implement anti-drug awareness activities like annual pledges, street plays, competitions, rallies, and visits to de-addiction centers, all following the Anti-Drug Club manual.
The Chief Minister further strengthened these efforts by training Anti-Drug Club members, nominating Peer Ambassadors, and empowering Police Nodal Officers to quickly address trafficking complaints. Students were also prompted to report drug abuse using the Drug-Free TN Mobile App. The Chief Minister witnessed the destruction of one lakh kg of seized narcotics and banned tobacco products in multiple districts via videoconference.
Additionally, he awarded 15 police officers and personnel for their outstanding contributions in combating drug production and illegal trafficking, as well as recognizing the top three anti-drug clubs and volunteer groups from schools and colleges for their awareness campaigns and reduced narcotic drug usage.
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