Maris Stella students campaign for a drug-free society in Vijayawada
The Hindu
Maris Stella College students in Vijayawada unite against drug trafficking, promoting a drug-free society through awareness and action.
In solidarity with the Centre’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ against drug trafficking to curb the menace of drugs, students of Maris Stella College in Vijayawada assembled at the LEPL mall here on Sunday to drive home the message loud and clear.
“Let’s unite to build a Viksit Bharat where innovation meets tradition and progress meets sustainability,” said the Principal Sr. Jasintha Quadras, addressing the students. She said the programme was aimed at spreading awareness among youth, who are the most affected by drug abuse.
Sub. Lt. Swapna said students should have access to quality education, health care and other opportunities as they are the future citizens who would play a pivotal role in the development of the country. She said every individual should contribute his/her mite to achieving the goal of a drug-free society.
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Twenty-five students and army and navy wing cadets performed a flash mob and a skit, depicting the dire need to create a drug-free society.
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