Over 300 Students Participate in Anti-Drug Awareness Rally Organised by Sri Ramakrishna College in Coimbatore

Coimbatore: More than 300 NSS students from Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science took part in an anti-drug awareness rally held at Race Course in Coimbatore on November 12.

The rally was organised by the college's National Service Scheme (NSS) unit in association with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Tamil Nadu State NSS Directorate and Bharathiar University. It was flagged off by Coimbatore City Police Assistant Commissioner Gokulakrishnan.

Earlier, Police Inspector Jayachandran of the B4 Police Station participated in the anti-drug pledge-taking ceremony held as part of the event. Students carried placards bearing anti-drug messages through the rally, aiming to create awareness among the public about the ill effects of drug abuse.

College Principal and Secretary Dr. P.L. Sivakumar provided guidance for the event. The rally was coordinated by the college's NSS Coordinator Dr. S. Pragatheeswaran, along with programme officers Dr. T. Viswanathan, P. Keerthivasan, Dr. A. Sahana Fathima and R. Surya.