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stadmin Initiative: The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
Date: 3/08/2026 to 11/08/2026
Venue: S. Thangapazham College of Nursing, Tenkasi
Total Participants: 120
Programme Overview
As per Government of Tamil Nadu, and the initiative of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, S. Thangapazham College of Nursing organized a “Drug-Free Tamil Nadu – Anti-Drug Awareness Programme” to create awareness among students regarding the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse and to promote a healthy and drug-free lifestyle. With the guidance and support of STgroup of institutions chairman mr.s.thangapazham, secretary Mr.murugesan&Director mr.subramani entire programme event make it with success.college of nursing principal prof.Leelavathy and vice principal Dr.sathya priya organizing the event .
Students enrolled under NSS, YRC, RRC and SNA actively participated in the programme. The programme was organized with the participation of college faculty, students and local authorities.
Activity-Wise Report
| S.No. | Activity | Details |
| 1 | Anti-Drug Pledge | Students and faculty took the Anti-Drug Pledge at the institutional level and committed themselves to a drug-free lifestyle. |
| 2 | Human Chain | Students formed a human chain to create awareness among the public regarding the harmful effects of drug abuse say no to Drug |
| 3 | Walkathon | An awareness walk/walkathon was conducted with anti-drug slogans and messages nearly 1000 students participated |
| 4 | Sports Activities | Kabaddi and Kho-Kho matches were organized to encourage healthy recreation and positive engagement among STintercollege students. |
| 5 | Awareness Reels | Students prepared creative reels conveying anti-drug awareness messages. |
| 6 | Meme Creation | Students created informative and awareness-oriented memes highlighting the dangers of drug abuse. |
| 7 | Awareness Address | Medical and police personnel addressed the students regarding the health, social and legal consequences of drug abuse. |
Chief Guests / Resource Persons
- Police Inspector: Mr.Namasivayam ,Tenkasi superintendent,tenkasi
- Local Administrator/Representative: Mr. salamon,Inspector of vasudevanallur
- The resource persons emphasized the health hazards, psychological consequences, social impact and legal implications of drug abuse and encouraged students to become responsible ambassadors for a drug-free society.
Outcome
The programme successfully created awareness among the students regarding prevention of drug abuse and encouraged them to adopt healthy lifestyles. The participation of NSS, YRC, RRC and SNA students strengthened the anti-drug awareness campaign and promoted the message of “Say No to Drugs” within the institution and community.
The programme concluded with a commitment from students and faculty to actively support the Drug-Free Tamil Nadu initiative and contribute towards building a healthy, responsible and drug-free society.
Photo Documentation / Suggested Captions
Submitted to:
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
INSTITUTIONAL ANTI-DRUG AWARENESS PLEDGE ADMINISTERED TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY.
CHIEF GUEST ADDRESSING STUDENTS ON THE HEALTH HAZARDS OF DRUG ABUSE.
POLICE INSPECTOR CREATING AWARENESS REGARDING THE LEGAL AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE.
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ANTI-DRUG AWARENESS HUMAN CHAIN
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ANTI-DRUG AWARENESS WALKATHON.
KABADDI AND KHO-KHO MATCHES CONDUCTED AS PART OF HEALTHY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
