Gorakhpur: Students at Siddharth University, Kapilvastu, Siddharthnagar, pledged to lead a drug-free life during an awareness programme organised by the National Service Scheme (NSS) on Wednesday.
The event, held on Oct 28, aimed to sensitise young people to the harmful effects of substance abuse and encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news.
Addressing the students, Prof Yadav said, “Remember, addiction gives you five minutes of intoxication but takes away your awareness for a lifetime. Posters carrying slogans such as “Quit addiction, save lives” and “Addiction destroys life” drew attention. The programme was presided over by Prof Neeta Yadav, dean of the faculty of arts, while Dinesh Prasad, NSS coordinator, attended as the guest. Sarita Singh, programme officer of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose NSS unit, coordinated the event. It began with the garlanding of a portrait of Goddess Saraswati and the lighting of a ceremonial lamp. Referring to the historical and spiritual significance of the land of Siddharth, she urged students to draw inspiration from Prince Siddhartha, who renounced his royal life in pursuit of truth. A poster-making competition was also organised, in which NSS volunteers participated enthusiastically. Download the TOI App.