NCC cadets of Maris Stella College stage anti-drug street play at Vijayawada railway station

A street play on the dangers of drug abuse, performed by NCC girl cadets outside Vijayawada railway station on Friday, drew the attention of passengers and members of the public, with many stopping to watch the performance.

The awareness programme was organised by NCC cadets of Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA). As many as 100 girl cadets participated in the campaign.

Through the street play, the cadets highlighted the harmful consequences of drug abuse and appealed to young people to stay away from narcotic substances. The cadets and members of the public later took a pledge to contribute to making India drug-free, reiterating the campaign slogan, “Say No to Drugs”.