CM Vijay administers State-level mass pledge for a ‘Drug Free Tamil Nadu’
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a 'Drug-Free Tamil Nadu' campaign, administering a mass pledge to students and introducing anti-drug initiatives in educational institutions. The state also showcased the destruction of seized narcotics and honored police officers for their anti-trafficking efforts.
Why it matters
This represents a significant state-level policy push to combat drug abuse among youth through institutional awareness and stricter enforcement.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday administered a State-level mass pledge for a ‘Drug-Free Tamil Nadu’ by participating at an event organised at Presidency College in Chennai in which 2,000 students from 73 educational institutions took part.
The campaign was organised by the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department. Mr. Vijay also launched the ‘Drug and Tobacco-Free Campus’ initiative. Under this initiative, all new students will receive an orientation covering drug abuse risks, NDPS Act penalties, institutional disciplinary actions, and counselling options.
Institutions will organize anti-drug awareness activities such as annual pledges, street plays, competitions, rallies, and visits to de-addiction centres following the Anti-Drug Club manual. Anti-Drug Clubs will be strengthened through training of their members and by nominating Peer Ambassadors to identify early behavioural changes and provide peer-level support.
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