VICTORY AGAINST DRUG ADDICTION

VICTORY AGAINST DRUG ADDICTION

POST GRADUATE GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, SECTOR 46, CHANDIGARH

 


The Drug De-addiction Programme (DDAP) was initiated in 1988 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India with the objectives to provide easily accessible and evidence-based treatment for all substance use disorders through the government health care facilities and to build the capacities of health care staff in recognition and management of substance use disorders. So, as an initiative to eradicate drug menace, our society provides insight to the students of the college abstaining them from the habit of drugs.
 
GOVERNING MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY  

1.  MR. RIPAN GROVER, CONVENOR

2. MRS. POOJA SAREEN, MEMBER

3. Dr. ARVINDER SINGH, MEMBER

4. Mr. ASHISH RAJPUT, MEMBER


VISION AND VALUES

 The society ushers the vision and values towards building a just and humane society and our college as its platform.

OBJECTIVES

1. To circulate the message of the drug menace in the country and beyond.

2. To create awareness on 'Drug Deaddiction' amongst college students and in the public through multiple available means.

3. To inculcate socially and legally accepted norms and values in the students mental faculty, with the pious intention to keep them away from the influence of drugs.

OUTCOMES

1. Society has been successful in reaching out to college students and the public in spreading awareness programmes against drugs.

2. Students in substantial numbers have been convinced to abstain from the habit of drugs.

3. Students have been involved in to fight against this drug menace through competitions.

4. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, students have been made aware through different modes of the terrible consequences/ramifications of drug consumption, storing and transactions.

ACTIVITIES OF DRUG DEADDICTION SOCIETY, 2020-21

 1. Essay writing, Poster Making and Slogan writing competition was organized by drug deaddiction society in January 2021 on the menace of drugs and awareness against it. Event was organised by Dr. Sunakar Patra, convenor and Ms. Pooja Sareen, Dr. Renu Bala and Dr. Meenakshi Madaan (Members).

2. The Drug Deaddiction Society of Post Graduate Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh to observe International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June, 2021 took a pledge on ‘Say Yes to life, No to drugs’. So, with an aim to spread awareness about the global drug problem and eliminating drug misuse College Faculty and Students of PGGC 46 very joyfully joined the pledge to combat the social menace of drug prevailing in the society. Dr. Sunakar Patra, Convenor and Ms. Pooja Sareen, Member of Drug Deaddiction Society moderated the oath taking ceremony.



3. Drug deaddiction society, PGGC46 organised a National Webinar on the topic Decoding Drug Issues Amidst the Pandemic and Youth Outreach on 11th June 2021. Narender Singh, Senior Public Prosecutor, Special Crime Branch, CBI, Chandigarh; Dr. Monica Munjial Singh, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work, PU; and Dr. Lalitendu Jagatdeb, Executive Director, Chaitanya Kasyap Foundation, New Delhi; were the speakers. They discussed various drug related issues and the government initiatives to help drug abusers to eradicate this menace and assisting the existing victims in successful rehabilitation. The session was followed by an interactive session with the experts. Event was coordinated by Dr. Sunakar Patra and organised by Ms. Pooja Sareen(moderator and organisor) and Dr. Renu Bala (organisor) and Dr. Meenakshi Madaan(organisor).
 

ACTIVITIES OF DRUG DEADDICTION SOCIETY, 2021-22

1.  An online orientation Programme was organised by Drug deaddiction society for the first year B. Com. , B.A., B.C.A and M.Com. students of the college on 2nd November, 2021 to make them aware about the society, its members and the objective of the society. Students were motivated to participate in various activities to curb the menace by Ms. Pooja Sareen, member and organisor. Programme was coordinated by Mr. Ripan Grover, Convenor. 

2. Drug deaddiction society of Post Graduate Government College organised an online inter college poster making competition on the theme  “Significance of drug free society ”on 24th January, 2022. Around 30 students from different colleges participated in this event. Students demonstrated their creativity, insight and art through their posters. Principal of the college, Dr. Abha Sudarshan urged the students to take a healthy route for a happier and fulfilling life. Mr. Ripan Grover coordinated the event which was organised by Dr. Ritu Sarsoha, Member. Prize winners of the competition were Prabhjot Kaur, B.Com. II, SGGS26, Chd. (1st Prize), Nazia Ansari, B.A. III, PGGC46, Chd. (2nd Prize) and Mamta, B.A. III, Pggc46, Chd. (3rd Prize).



3. As per the directions of Narcotics Control Bureau an anti drug e pledge “Say Yes to life, No to drugs” was taken to increase the awareness about ill effects of drug abuse and motivate the nation towards drug free life by all the teachers along with their family members and students of the college from 22nd February to 28th February, 2022 as a mission mode awareness drive.

4. The Drug Deaddiction Society of Post Graduate Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh to observe International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking screened two documentaries and students and staff also took a pledge on ‘Say Yes to life, No to drugs’ on 8th June, 2022. The Chief guest of the event Dr. Abha Sudarshan applauded the efforts of the society. She said that inspite of coherent and seamless global cooperation to achieve a drug-free society to eliminate the illicit production and non-medical use of drugs the drug use in India and specially in Punjab continues to grow unabated. So, with an aim to spread awareness about the global drug problem and eliminating drug misuse two documentaries on the topic “Nasha, Shahar Kasba” and “Nasha Barbadi hai” were screened. The College Faculty and Students of PGGC 46 also joined the pledge against drugs to combat the social menace of drug prevailing in the society. Ripan Grover, Convenor, Dr. Ritu Sarsoha, Member and Pooja Sareen, Member of Drug Deaddiction Society moderated the oath taking ceremony.




5. As per directions of Narcotics Ccontrol Bureau, to observe and celebrate on theme “ Drug Absue/ Nashe se Azadi”, students were directed to take e pledge ( Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs Pledge) on the link pledge.mygovt.in from 12th June-20th June, 2022.

6. An awareness drive on the topic "Drug abuse among youth"  was organised on June 15, 2022 with an aim to sensitize the students to live a drug free life and to curb the menance of substance abuse among the youth. 35 students attended the drive. The program was organised by the program coordinator Ripan Grover, convenor and Pooja Sareen, Member. 


7. Twenty students from our college participated in Neon Run organized by Narcotics Control Bureau in association with Chandigarh Police on 20th June, 2022 at 6 pm from Chandigarh Club to Sukhna Lake. The aim of this event was to build a better, healthier and connected community by encouraging the public to stay away from drugs. 



8. To commemorate International Day on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, an online pledge taking event was held on 26th June, 2022. The aim of the event was to encourage the students to stay away from drugs and to spread awareness on the issue of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

ACTIVITIES 2022-23 (JULY- DECEMBER)

1. A Webinar on the theme Drug- Deaddiction was organized by Victory against drug Deaddiction club, PGGC46, Chandigarh on 04.08.22 to aware the students about drugs and its harmful effect on health and surroundings. With an aim to spread awareness about the global drug problem and eliminating drug misuse as many as 100 College Students of B. Com., B.B.A. and B.C. A. of PGGC 46 joined the webinar against drugs to combat the social menace prevailing in the society. 


2. To tackle the issue of substance abuse Victory against Drug abuse society, PGGC46 under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment Pggc46 organised Elocution, Essay writing and Painting competitions for the students of B. Com., B.A and B. C.A on 24th September i.e. Saturday.



3. Victory against drug Deaddiction club in collaboration with NSS, Post Graduate Government College, Sector 46, and Chandigarh organized a countrywide pledge on 12TH August ,2022 against drugs under Nasha Mukt Bharat abhiyan as per direction of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for the students and staff to curb the drug menace. The Chief Guest of the event Dr. Abha Sudarshan administered the pledge and said that inspite of coherent and seamless global cooperation to achieve a drug free society and eliminate the illicit production and use of drugs, the drug use in India continues to grow unabated. So, with an aim to spread awareness about the global drug problem and eliminating drug misuse as many as 100 College Students and 100 Teaching and Non Teaching staff of PGGC 46 joined the pledge against drugs to combat the social menace of drug prevailing in the society. Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dean of the College and Vice Principal Dr. Baljit Singh applauded the efforts of the VADA club and NSS team. Ripan Grover, Convenor, Victory against drug Deaddiction club, Dr. Sidharth Kumar, NSS Incharge, Dr. Ritu Sarsoha, Member and Pooja Sareen, Member organized the oath taking ceremony. 







4. Victory against drug Deaddiction club, Chandigarh organized a Live telecast of interaction with NCC cadets and youth of the college in the presence of Sh. Raj Nath Singh, Honorable Defence Minister and Sh. Virender Kumar, Honorable Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, GOI on 12.09.2022.

ACTIVITIES 2022-23 (JANUARY-JULY)

1. 1. VADA club organised a talk on the topic," How recreational drugs do more harm than good? ,"on 2nd February 2023. Speaker in his speech focused on the harms caused by commonly used drugs and its ill effects. He said drugs could put a person's life at risk and suggested interventions like visiting Mandir/Gurudwara/Church. As a coping mechanism he suggested to involve the family specifically parents who untiringly work for the welfare of their son/ daughter. He also highlighted importance of healthy coping mechanisms like exercising or going for a walk   to reduce its harmful effects.VADA club of Post Graduate Government College organised a workshop at the college campus and at Government High School, Sector 46, Chandigarh on 20th February 2023. As many as 130 students of school and 150 students of college were present in the drive. Ripan Grover, Convenor, VADA club, Pooja Sareen, Member, VADA club addressed the students about the drug menace prevailing in the society. Two constables from Crime Branch, Mr. Subhash and Ms. Seema aware the students about the ill effects of drugs. Ashish Rajput, Member of VADA club and VADA club students assisted in conducting the workshop effectively. 

1. 2. As per direction of Director Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration regarding Drug Deaddiction/Anti Drug Awareness programme under Nasha
Mukt Bharat Campaign, VADA club of Post Graduate Government College,
Sector 46, Chandigarh organised a pledge taking ceremony and a Poster Making Competition on 13th February, 2023. The Chief Guest of the events was Principal, Dr. Abha Sudarshan. As many as 350 student along with 50 staff member administered oath to make our community drug free. In Poster Making Competition 13 students from B.C.A and M.COM. Participated on the theme Drug Abuse- A Menace. Winners of the competition were Ramanjot of B.C.A 1st year(First position) followed by Kartik of B.C.A 1ST year and Rajinder Kaur of M.Com 2nd year(Second position) and Ritu and Prabhjot kaur of Mcom 1st year (Third position). Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dean, Dr. Baljit Singh, Vice Principal, Dr. Pooja Garg, Registrar were other dignitaries present on the occasion. They applauded the effort of the VADA club. Mr. Ripan Grover, Convenor and Pooja Sareen, Member of VADA club organised both the events. Ashish Rajpoot, Member, VADA Club and Dr. Arvinder Singh, Member, VADA club assisted in organising the events.

3. 3. VADA club of PGGC Sector 46 Chandigarh organised a declamation competition on 23.02.2023 at 10.40 a.m. at college campus on the topic “Effects of drugs abuse". Eight students participated in the event. Principal Dr Abha Sudarshan declared the result and congratulated the winners. Manik Chaudhary of M.Com.1st was declared first, Arjun Garg of BCA Ist year as second and Romanchak Mahajan and Aditi  of B.Com.2nd year were declared 3rd. Event was conducted by Convenor Ripan Grover and member Pooja Sareen.

4.  4. As per direction of Director Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration
regarding Drug De addiction/Anti Drug Awareness programme under Nasha
Mukt Bharat Campaign, VADA club of Post Graduate Government College,
Sector 46, Chandigarh organised a pledge taking ceremony and a Poster Making Competition on 13TH February, 2023. The Chief Guest of the events was Principal, Dr. Abha Sudarshan. As many as 350 student along with 50 staff member administered oath to make our community drug free. In Poster Making Competition 13 students from B.C.A and M.COM. Participated on the theme Drug Abuse- A Menace. Winners of the competition were Ramanjot of B.C.A 1st year(First position) followed by Kartik of B.C.A 1ST year and Rajinder Kaur of M.Com 2nd year(Second position) and Ritu and Prabhjot kaur of M.com 1st year (Third position). Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dean, Dr. Baljit Singh, Vice Principal, Dr. Pooja Garg, Registrar were other dignitaries present on the occasion. They applauded the effort of the VADA club. Mr. Ripan Grover, Convenor and Pooja Sareen, Member of VADA club organised both the events. Ashish Rajpoot, Member, VADA Club and Dr. Arvinder Singh, Member, VADA club assisted in organising the events.

5. 5. As per the direction of the Director Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration, valedictory function was organised in college campus on 24th March 2023. Chief guest of the event Principal, Dr. Abha Sudarshan gave away the certificates to prize winners who participated in various activities of the club during the session 2022-23. In her address she made students aware about the harmful effects of using drugs and the risks associated with it. Other Dignitaries present on the occasion was Vice Principal, Dr. Baljit Singh. A rally was also organised in the college vicinity to make the students aware about its ill effects.


 





2023-24

The VADA club of PGGC Sec 46 Chandigarh organised an orientation program on 10th October, 2023 under Nasha Mukat Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) for its first year students (BA, B.Com., BBA, BCA) to sensitise about the drug de-addiction. The chief guest of the programme was Principal Dr. Abha Sudarshan. While starting the program convenor of club introduced all the members of the club to first year students. The speaker of the event was Ms. Pooja Sareen, Member VADA club. She oriented the students about drug abuse and reasons for drug dependency. She also explained to them the ways to prevent or cure the disease and about numerous government schemes available for reducing the addiction. Convenor Ripan Grover elaborated the hazards of drug abuse and its treatment. Students were also motivated to share their problems with VADA members.

In the end the chief guest of the event Principal of College Dr. Abha Sudarshan administered the oath to make Chandigarh drug free. Dean of the college Dr. Rajesh Kumar also attended the program. Ms. Manisha and Mr. Ashish (Pharmacist), members, VADA club assisted in the conduct of the activity. As many as 200 students participated in the Event.




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