Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 12: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu along with Kartavya Club, The Social Responsibility club, IIM Jammu under the aegis of Anandam: The Centre for Happiness, IIM Jammu in collaboration with Student Affairs, IIM Jammu organised an impactful awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at the Mandapam Auditorium, IIM Jammu, on 12 September 2026. Centred on the powerful message the programme brought together students and members of the IIM Jammu community to reflect on the growing challenge of substance abuse and the collective responsibility required to build a healthier and drug-free society.
The programme was graced by Mrs. Preeti Kanwal, Lecturer in Zoology, VSK Samagra Shiksha, Jammu, and Founder of One We Are One Trust, Jammu, Shri Vijay Kamble, Administrative Officer-Student Affairs, and Ms. Samriddhi Singh, Media and Public Relations Officer, One We Are One Trust, Jammu. Through their experiences and perspectives, the speakers highlighted the far-reaching consequences of substance abuse and stressed the need to strengthen awareness, prevention, family support and positive avenues of engagement for young people.
A special highlight of the programme was the poetry presentation by the students and Shri Vijay Anant Kamble, Administrative Officer-Student Affairs of IIM Jammu, who used the power of words and creative expression to convey a strong message against substance abuse. Their thought-provoking poetic presentation brought an emotional and youthful dimension to the programme, reinforcing the message that the fight against drugs is not merely a social campaign but a collective commitment towards protecting aspirations, relationships and the future of the younger generation. The programme concluded with a renewed call for collective action and responsible choices.
The discussions and student presentations reinforced the message that a healthy individual builds a healthy family, a healthy family builds a healthy society, and a healthy society lays the foundation for a stronger nation. The programme served as a meaningful reminder that every choice matters and that saying “No” to drugs is a step towards saying “Yes” to life, dreams, health and a brighter future. |
