Youth Must Stay Away from Drugs: L. Vijayalakshmi
Principal P. Sampath Kumar and SI Niharika Welcome the Cyclist
Narsampet Division : As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, social activist and cyclist Mrs. L. Vijayalakshmi, who has embarked on an approximately 3,000-kilometre cycle journey from Andhra Pradesh to New Delhi to create awareness against drug abuse, particularly among students, visited the Government Junior College (Co-Education), Narsampet, on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, Vijayalakshmi stated that reaching New Delhi and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain her awareness campaign, its objectives and her experiences in building a drug-free India was her next major goal.
Addressing the students, she urged young people to stay completely away from drugs and avoid falling prey to bad habits and addictions. She emphasized the importance of education, good health, discipline, moral values and a responsible lifestyle.
She also administered the Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge to the students and called upon everyone to actively participate in building a drug-free India.
With the support of the Telangana Police Department, her primary objective is to directly reach one lakh students and educate them about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
On the occasion, College Principal P. Sampath Kumar appreciated Vijayalakshmi’s spirit of social service, dedication, courage and commitment. He urged young people to stay away from drugs and called upon parents, teachers and society to work together to protect students from addiction.
The college management expressed special gratitude to Narsampet Police Station SI Niharika and police personnel for extending their cooperation in organizing the programme.
College faculty members, non-teaching staff and students actively participated in the programme and took a pledge to contribute their efforts towards building a drug-free India.
The college management, staff and students extended their heartfelt wishes for the successful completion of Vijayalakshmi’s 3,000-kilometre cycling journey and expressed hope that her aspiration of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi would be fulfilled.
