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Imphal, Sep 4 : The NYK, Thoubal in collaboration with the two NSS units of Lilong Haoreibi College, Lilong organized a day long programme on Awareness and Education for Prevention of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism in the college campus on the September 3. Y. Laksman Singh, DYC, Dr. Riyajuddin Khan, Asst. Prof, and Programme Officer NSS Unit-ll and Dr. K. Kunjani Devi, Associate Prof. & P.O. NSS Unit-l were the main speakers and shared their views during the discussion. IEC materials were distributed among the participating youths and students.
In his presidential address to the youths Dr. Islamuddin, Associate Prof, and Ex NSS Programme Officer mentioned that in the present day society there are three big forces influencing the youths and the students. They are (i) Influencing of joining in the unlawful activities / organization, (ii) Indulging in drug and alcohol and (iii) developing relationship with the boys and girls. A lot of understanding, sincerity, hard work and patience are required to overcome the problems faced by the. youths.
Y. Laksman Singh, DYC pointed out two basic reasons why people are taking into drugs and the consequences of abusing drugs in the personal health, economy, prestige of the family and the society at large. Dr. Riyajuddin Khan pointed out the DO’s and Don’ts of drug abuse. For the convenience of the students the similar programme would be continued in the college again with Quiz, Essay and Slogan writing competitions on a later date. Dr. K. Kunjani Devi thanked NYK Thoubal for organizing the programme for the benefit of the youths and the students of the college.
Similar Awareness Programmes were also held at Eastern Popular English High School, Heirok under the leadership of Ch. Basanta Singh, District Project Officer. Apart from lecture, group discussion, distribution of IEC materials and administering of pledge there were competitions on Yoga & Physical Fitness and Slogan. The result of the competitions are:
1. Yoga & Physical Fitness:
1st Position – Th. Dany Singh, Heirok Part-l 2nd Position – N. Robinson, Heirok Part – II 3rd Position – Th. Langlenthoi Chanu, Heirok Part – II
2. Slogan Competition:
1st Position – N. Milan Singh, Heirok Part -1 2nd Position – Chalamba Waikhom, Heirok Part – II 3rd Position – Ningthoujam Aruna Devi, Heirok Part – III 3rd Position – Khundrakpam Jiteshor, Heirok Part – II Khundrakpam Thambou Singh & Waikhom Rasheswori, the school teachers appreciated the efforts made by NYK for prevention of Drug Abuse & Alcoholism in Thoubal District, Manipur.
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