Successful Organisation of ‘Drug-Free Youth for Developed India’ Programme at Ojaswini Group of Institutions
Health Awareness Walk/Run Held in Sagar on the Theme “My Health, My Pride”; Over 350 Youth Participate and Take a Pledge for a Drug-Free India
1 October 2026 | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Under the guidance of the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, National Service Scheme (NSS), Regional Directorate (M.P.–Chhattisgarh), Bhopal, a Health Awareness Walk/Run was organised by the NSS unit of Infinity Management & Engineering College, Sagar, and Ojaswini Nursing College, Sagar, under the ‘100 Weeks Drug-Free Youth Campaign’, with the theme ‘Drug-Free Youth for Developed India’.
The programme focused on creating awareness among young people about the harmful effects of substance abuse and encouraging them to adopt a healthy, disciplined and drug-free lifestyle. The messages “My Health, My Pride” and “Take a Step Forward, Stay Away from Drugs” formed the central theme of the programme. The initiative aimed to encourage young people to channel their energy into education, sports, national service and socially constructive activities, while inspiring them to contribute towards building a drug-free society.
As part of the programme, a 4-kilometre awareness walk/run was organised from the Gaur Statue at Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, to the Ojaswini campus at Infinity Management & Engineering College. More than 350 students, NSS volunteers, college staff and public representatives participated enthusiastically. During the walk/run, students and volunteers carried the message of staying away from substance abuse and promoting a healthy lifestyle to the wider community. The programme concluded with the participants taking a pledge to stay away from substance abuse, adopt a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the creation of a drug-free society.
The programme was graced by Chief Guest Er. Pradeep Lariya, MLA, Naryavali Assembly Constituency, who addressed the students and emphasised the important role of young people in the development of the country. He said that youth are the country’s greatest strength and that the vision of a developed India can be realised through the active participation of young people. He urged the students to stay away from substance abuse and to encourage their peers and other members of society to adopt a drug-free lifestyle. He also administered the de-addiction pledge to the students and NSS volunteers.
The programme was also graced by Dr. Sudha Malaiya, Chairperson, Ojaswini Group of Institutions, who addressed the students on the importance of a drug-free life, patriotism, education and positive activities. She encouraged the youth to channel their energy towards education, sports, national service and socially constructive work.
The awareness walk/run was flagged off by the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor-in-Charge, Prof. Nagesh Dubey, who interacted with the students on the issues of de-addiction and healthy living. He spoke about the harmful effects of substance abuse and emphasised the importance of positive thinking, discipline and adopting a healthy lifestyle.
The programme was attended by Mrs. Sharmila Dawar, District Sports Officer, Sagar, and Mrs. Sangeeta Singh Gaur, Kabaddi Coach, Sports Complex, Sagar, along with principals, faculty members, college staff, NSS volunteers and a large number of students.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq Siddiqui, NSS Programme Officer and Programme Coordinator, Infinity Management & Engineering College, and Mrs. Gabriella Lincoln, NSS Programme Officer, Ojaswini Nursing College.
The programme provided an opportunity for students and young people to come together around the message of health, discipline and a drug-free lifestyle, while taking a collective pledge to contribute towards a drug-free society.
