VP Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan launches Drug Free Campus Campaign at Delhi University, urging students to pledge for a healthy, drug-free India.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, the vice president of India, launched the Drug Free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhi today, highlighting the necessity of consistent and coordinated efforts to safeguard young people from drug addiction and to realize the goal of a Viksit and Aatma-nirbhar Bharat.
The Vice-President emphasized that great nations need strong leadership, stating that universities are not just places for academic study but also places where leadership is developed, values are formed, and the future of the country is built. He noted that it sends a strong message to society at large when a prestigious university like the University of Delhi takes a strong stance against substance addiction.
Additionally, the Vice-President encouraged students from universities all across the nation to actively participate and accept the pledge for a drug-free campus by launching a special e-pledge platform (https://pledge.du.ac.in/home) and mobile application under the Nasha Mukt Parisar Abhiyaan. He urged Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education, to make sure that all Central Higher Educational Institutions incorporate the Drug Free Campus Campaign.
In addition to pointing out that India is a young country, the vice president characterized substance misuse as a major social issue, a public health risk, and a danger to the demographic dividend of the nation. According to him, drug misuse has a negative impact on one’s physical and emotional well-being, scholastic achievement, family harmony, productivity, and national security, especially its connections to narco-terrorism.
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The Vice-President stated that only when young people continue to be drug-free, healthy, and motivated will the goal of an advanced and independent India be realized. He also said that young people who abstain from drugs are better able to learn new skills, encourage entrepreneurship, and make significant contributions to the country’s economic progress.
India’s ancient traditions place a high value on self-discipline, mental equilibrium, and physical and mental purity, the vice president added, highlighting the importance of education and culture. He pointed out that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s initiatives to encourage yoga and meditation are indicative of this philosophy. In order to direct young people’s energies into research, innovation, volunteerism, and nation-building, the Vice-President also emphasized programs like the PM Anusandhan Yojana and the MY Bharat Portal.
The Vice-President noted that the National Education Policy 2020 prioritizes student well-being, life skills, and mental health in order to represent this holistic vision. He claimed that programs like the Drug Free Campus Campaign, which foster inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments, are in line with the spirit of the policy.
The Vice-President praised the University of Delhi for incorporating counseling services, student-led projects, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder collaboration. She added that when students take on the role of change agents, the influence spreads beyond campuses to families and communities. He exhorted students to set an example, speak out against substance misuse, be watchful, and assist friends who are struggling.
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A Nasha Mukt Bharat is necessary to attain the objective of a strong, developed, and healthy country, the vice president said, expressing confidence that the University of Delhi will become a model drug-free campus.
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Delhi Education Minister Shri Ashish Sood, University of Delhi Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh, senior officials, faculty, and students were present at the occasion.