Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 17: Cultural & Literary Committee, NCC and NSS unit of Government SPMR College of Commerce under the initiative of G20 and IQAC organized a pledge taking ceremony and rally under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The rally was flagged off by the Principal of the college Dr Surinder Kumar in which large number of students participated and even took pledge to make the people aware about the ill-effects of the drugs. The students raised slogans like “Say No to Drug—Nashe Ko Jo Apnayega Pura Jeevan Pachtayega” and “Nashe Ki Maar Sabse Bari Maar Barbad Kare Sukhi Parivaar”.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Deepshikha Sharma, Convener Cultural & Literary Committee said the objective of the rally was to raise awareness among the students and masses about the grave issue and its harmful effects.
Dr Surinder Kumar, Principal of the College, talked about the present status of drug menace in India and in particular Jammu. He said most addicts are between the age groups of 15 to 35 and also mentioned how Covid-19 disrupted the life of people and presented challenges for people with substance use disorders and in recovery.
Prof Savita Jamwal, HoD Economics, Dr Monika Malhotra, IQAC Coordinator, Prof Harpreet Kour, Prof Rajni Bala and Prof Apfan Ali, NSS PO also participated in the rally and took pledge.