{
  "id": 17144480,
  "title": "Indore DAVV Forms Task Force To Combat Substance Abuse -Five-Member Committees To Be Set Up In Departments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/indore-davv-forms-task-force-to-combat-substance-abuse-five-member",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-davv-forms-task-force-to-combat-substance-abuse-five-member-committees-to-be-set-up-in-departments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore's Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) has established a 20-member task force to combat substance abuse among students, following directives from the state government. The comprehensive action plan, unveiled by Vice-Chancellor Prof Rakesh Singhai, combines awareness programs, student involvement, and regular monitoring across departments and hostels. The initiative aims to foster a drug-free campus by engaging faculty members and students alike. Each department will have a five-member committee, comprised of three teachers and two postgraduate students, responsible for spreading awareness, organizing activities, and encouraging students to avoid drugs. The university will conduct lectures, awareness campaigns, anti-drug pledges, and other activities focused on the negative physical and mental health effects of addiction, as well as its broader social impact and the importance of responsible citizenship. Additionally, a dedicated anti-drug squad will conduct periodic visits to departments and campus areas, with the health centre serving as the campaign headquarters. Support from NGOs and the police administration will bolster the initiative's outreach and monitoring efforts. Special attention will also be given to mental health and suicide prevention programs.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): To curb substance abuse among students, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) has constituted a 20-member task force and drawn up a comprehensive action plan to promote a drug-free campus. The initiative, launched in accordance with state government directives, will combine awareness programmes, student participation and regular monitoring across university departments and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}