One Week Program on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

26th June - 1st July 2023

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or World Drug Day, is marked on 26^th June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. This year’s campaign was to raise awareness about the importance of treating people who consume drugs with respect and empathy; providing evidence-based, voluntary services for all; offering alternatives to punishment; prioritizing prevention; and leading with compassion. The campaign also aimed to combat stigma and discrimination against people who uses drugs by promoting language and attitudes that are respectful and non-judgmental. 

On this occasion Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram conducted a poster making competition on 26^th June, 2023. 48 students participated in the above competition. Winner of the competition was Ms. Anjali Aswal (V Sem, ECE, Roll. No. – 24441.) On this occasion, Puneet Saini (III Sem, CSIT, Roll. No. – 25401) delivered a poem on drug abuse, to create awareness about the hazardous impacts of drug abuse on the society and to create a world without it. On 27^th June, 2023 a short movie on drug abuse was shown to all participants. 

Also, the “Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs” Pledge was taken by the faculties, staff and students on 28^th June, 2023 from mygov.in. Students of various branches participated and celebrated International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking enthusiastically.

On 29th June 2023, 14 NSS Volunteers along with Dr. Anupam Dalal (NSS, PO, DCE) went to the adopted village Khurumpur to spread awareness about ill effects of Drug usage
and the social evil - illicit trafficking. They carried placards depicting messages regarding non usage of drugs and advised teenagers and adults not to consume any form of Drugs.

The event was conducted successfully with whole hearted participation and awareness about drug abuse.