Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KAKRYAL: Reinforcing its commitment towards student welfare, holistic education, and value-based learning, the Academic Affairs section in collaboration with Universal Human Values (UHV) Cell of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University organized a Special Lecture on “Drug Abuse: Awareness, Prevention, and Building a Drug-Free Future” for the B.Tech first-year students of the University. The programme was conducted under the visionary guidance and leadership of Prof. Balbir Singh Dean Academic Affairs & Coordinator UHV Cell.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Anuj Priyadarshi Sharma, Faculty Member, Department of Psychiatry, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), who sensitized students about the alarming rise of substance abuse among youth and its far-reaching consequences on physical health, mental well-being, academic performance, and social life. Through an insightful and engaging address, he emphasized that awareness, self-discipline, emotional resilience, and healthy lifestyle choices play a pivotal role in preventing drug abuse and in nurturing a responsible, confident, and productive society..
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and evolved into an engaging interactive discussion on issues related to peer pressure, stress management, mental health, and the importance of informed decision-making. The lecture inspired students to adopt positive life values and contribute actively towards building a healthy, responsible, and drug-free society.
The programme reflected the University’s continuous efforts to create awareness among students and to foster a safe, inclusive, and ethically driven academic environment aligned with the principles of holistic education envisioned under the National Education Policy.
The event was coordinated by the organizing committee comprising Prof. Balbir Singh, Dr. Shafaq Rasool, Dr. Madhu Mangal Chaturvedi, and Dr. Pooja Sharma. The committee expressed satisfaction over the successful conduct of the programme and reiterated the importance of organizing such awareness initiatives for the overall well-being and character development of students.
The organizing committee expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, for his constant encouragement, support, and visionary leadership in promoting student-centric initiatives and awareness programmes for the welfare of the student community.
