ZIRO, 19 Sep: The NSS unit of Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University (IGTAMSU) here in Lower Subansiri district organised a 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat - Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh' on Friday, with the objective of spreading awareness among the youthsabout the harmful effects of substance abuse and encouraging collective action towards a healthy and drug-free society.

The programme was attended by IGTAMSU Vice-Chancellor Prof K Satya Lakshmi, along with Commerce & Management HoD Anwar Hussain, NSS volunteers, students, and members of the university community.

As part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign, a signature campaign was also conducted. The campaign provided an opportunity for the youths to publicly reaffirm their responsibility in preventing substance abuse and promoting positive and healthy lifestyles.

The programme was coordinated by NSS programme coordinator T Bidyananda Singh, who highlighted the significant role of youths in creating awareness about substance abuse and in contributing to the development of a healthier and more responsible society.

The programme concluded with a mass pledge-taking ceremony conducted online, wherein participants collectively pledged to stay away from drugs and substance abuse, and to encourage others to adopt a healthy, responsible and drug-free lifestyle.