Kohima: The National Service Scheme of Jubilee Memorial College teamed up with MY BHARAT Mokokchung to run a Nasha Mukt Bharat event at Aongza Ki on October 29. The program targeted substance abuse prevention and drew attendees from four higher secondary schools and three colleges. Principal Dr. Imtiwati Jamir opened the session before Tiakumla from Queen Mary Higher Secondary School performed a special song.
District Youth Officer Dheeraj delivered the keynote, linking the event to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a drug-free nation. He shared stories of families ruined by addiction and called for community-wide support to help those struggling with substance use. He noted that awareness programs were important in helping people understand the harmful effects of substance abuse and encouraging them to make healthier choices. Dheeraj also pushed for sports and open dialogue to keep youth engaged.
Sashikumzuk Rongsen Longkumer, convenor of the Students Council, led the attendees in a pledge to take personal responsibility against drugs. Mulato, the NSS program officer, closed the event by thanking the contributors. Students also competed in seven categories, including dance, music, rap, slam poetry, debate, reel-making, slogan writing, and painting.
Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School took first in dance and painting. Fazl Ali College won top spots in debate, reel-making, and slogan writing. Sentijungla from Jubilee Memorial College topped the music and rap category, while Suien of Fazl Ali College won the slam poetry event.
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