NCB to target students on International Day against drug abuse

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) here has devised various awareness programs for school and college students as part of celebration of 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking', which falls on June 26, officials said.
According to Zonal Director of Ahmedabad-NCB Hari Om Gandhi, students are most vulnerable for drug abuse.
The Ahmedabad Zonal Unit of NCB has jurisdiction comprising Gujarat state and Union Territories of Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
"To save our young generation from falling pray to this menace, we have planned to carry out various programs as part of International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. We have roped in various schools and colleges to carry out these activities and convey a message among masses about drug abuse," said Gandhi.

These programs, to be held on June 25 and June 26, include a rally and street plays organised by the students of city based RJ Tibrewal Commerce College tomorrow. On the same day, a large number of college students are invited to attend an awareness program at International Exhibition Centre in Surat.
"We have roped in many volunteers, mostly college students, to carry out various other programs, such as musical shows and street plays during these two days. We have also organised a car rally in Surat on June 26. Volunteers will stand at public places in several cities to spread the message using banners and leaflets," said Gandhi.

"To make students understand about the drawbacks of drugs, we will show them a short film featuring film star Akshay Kumar. One of our messages this time is 'Listen First', which conveys that students must listen to their parents and well-wishers about the evils of consuming drugs and stay away from it," added Gandhi.