Students encouraged to pursue sports, creative activities and to stay away from drug menace
Tamil Nadu officials held an awareness program at a Coimbatore college to encourage students to engage in sports and creative activities to avoid drug abuse. The initiative is part of the state's broader 'Drug-Free Tamil Nadu' campaign.
Why it matters
State-led public health initiatives targeting youth are critical for addressing rising substance abuse issues in regional educational hubs.
The Prohibition and Excise Department on Tuesday (June 16) encouraged the students to explore sports and creative activities alongside academic pursuits to realise the State Government’s vision of ‘Drug-Free Tamil Nadu’, during an awareness programme on curbing the drug menace conducted at Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore city.
The article provides a straightforward report on a government-led public awareness campaign without editorializing.
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