Chennai police launch anti-drug awareness campaign; 6,000 students take pledge
The Greater Chennai Police launched an anti-drug awareness campaign at Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College, involving 6,000 students. The initiative aims to educate youth on the dangers of narcotics and promote a drug-free city through community engagement.
Why it matters
Public health campaigns targeting youth are essential for mitigating the rising risks of substance abuse in urban educational environments.
Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj on Tuesday launched an anti-drug awareness campaign at Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College in Vyasarpadi. He unveiled a new anti-drug logo and inaugurated a signature campaign, with around 6,000 college and school students taking a pledge against drug abuse.
As part of the State government’s intensified efforts to eradicate drugs under the directions of the Chief Minister, the Greater Chennai Police has been conducting anti-drug awareness programmes across the city. The campaign aims to educate members of the public, particularly youth and students, about the dangers of narcotic substances and prevent them from falling prey to drug addiction.
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