10/08/2026
“Nasha Mukt Abhiyan” Sensitization Programme
Date: 10 August 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. onwards
Venue: Seminar Hall, Cooch Behar College
A “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan” (Drug-Free India) sensitization programme was organised on 10 August 2026 at the Seminar Hall, Cooch Behar College, in association with NSS Units I & II, Cooch Behar College, and Brahma Kumaris Paramatma Anubhuti Bhawan, Police Line Chowpathy, Cooch Behar.
The programme aimed to create awareness among students and young people about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to promote a healthy, responsible and addiction-free lifestyle. Around 150 NSS volunteers actively participated in the programme.
The programme was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Principal, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Debnath, Dr. Sukanta Ghosh, Programme Officer, NSS Unit-II, and Dr. Pallab Kumar Sarkar, Programme Officer, NSS Unit-I.
BK Gopa Bahen, In-charge of Brahma Kumaris Paramatma Anubhuti Bhawan, sensitised the NSS volunteers about the harmful physical, psychological and social consequences of drug abuse. She emphasised the importance of awareness, prevention, self-discipline and collective efforts in building a drug-free society.
As an important part of the programme, the Hon’ble Principal, Programme Officers and NSS volunteers took a pledge along with the representatives of Brahma Kumaris to remain committed to the cause of a Drug-Free India and to spread awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Hon’ble Principal, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Debnath, and Dr. Sukanta Ghosh, Programme Officer, NSS Unit-II, addressed the volunteers and encouraged students and young people to actively participate in the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan. They highlighted the important role of youth in preventing drug abuse and promoting a healthy and responsible society.
The programme was successfully conducted with the active cooperation of the college authorities, NSS Programme Officers, Brahma Kumaris representatives and NSS volunteers. The enthusiastic participation of around 150 volunteers contributed significantly to the overall success of the programme.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Sukanta Ghosh, Programme Officer, NSS Unit-II. He expressed sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Principal, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Debnath, representatives of Brahma Kumaris, Dr. Pallab Kumar Sarkar, NSS volunteers and everyone associated with the programme.
The programme successfully conveyed the message:
“Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life.”
The event was a meaningful initiative towards promoting awareness, healthy living, responsible citizenship and a Drug-Free India.