Anti-Drug Campaign Organized by College of Nursing (SGRRU)

With the blessings of Shri. Devender Das ji Maharaj, President (SGRRU). The Shri Guru Ram Rai University, College of Nursing (SGRRU) On 18th November 2025, the institution organized a comprehensive Anti-Drug Campaign aimed at creating awareness among nursing students regarding the harmful effects of substance abuse and promoting a drug-free academic environment. The campaign was coordinated under the dynamic guidance of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Prathapan K. Pillai, SGRRU,the Registrar, Prof. Dr. Lokesh Gambhir, SGRRU,the IQAC Director, Dr. Soniya Gambhir, SGRRU,the Principal, Prof. Dr. G. Ramalakshmi, SGRR CON and Prof. Dr. Dineshwari, HOD OBGY , who served as the organizing head and ensured the smooth execution of both scheduled events.

The first programme, the Anti-Drug Quiz Competition, commenced at 2:00 pm in the presence of faculty members and participating students. A total of seven groups, each comprising six students blended from various semesters, enthusiastically took part in the quiz. The event was judged by Dr. Prof. Ponmari, HOD, Faculty of Nursing, whose expertise added value to the assessment process. The programme was anchored with confidence and clarity by Kishav and Muskan, students of B.Sc. Nursing 7th Semester, while the conduction and management of quiz rounds were effectively handled by Ms. Nitasha, Nursing Tutor. The session began with a brief introduction and general instructions, followed by two competitive rounds covering questions on drug abuse, its consequences, preventive strategies, and general awareness.

All groups actively engaged in the activity, reflecting teamwork, promptness, and critical thinking. After a close contest, Group A secured the first position. To appreciate their participation and effort, the respected Principal distributed gifts to the winners and participants. The programme concluded with a formal photo session, capturing the memorable moments and marking the successful completion of the quiz.

Parallel to this, the second event of the day—the Anti-Drug Poster Making Competition—was conducted at the ground-floor stage area, starting at 2:00 pm. The competition aimed to encourage students to express their creativity and understanding of anti-drug messages through visual art. A total of 13 students from different semesters participated, each being allotted one hour to complete their poster. The atmosphere was vibrant and filled with creative energy as the participants illustrated themes related to drug awareness, prevention, and the importance of healthy living. After the allotted time, the posters were evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges: Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Rachel, and Ms. Diksha, who assessed the entries based on creativity, relevance, artistic presentation, and clarity of message. Following a thoughtful judgment process, the First, Second, and Third Prize winners were announced.

The winners were felicitated with gifts as a token of appreciation for their effort and creativity. The competition concluded with a photo session involving participants, winners, judges, and faculty members, thereby marking the successful completion of the Anti-Drug Poster Making Programme. Overall, the Anti-Drug Campaign proved to be an enriching and impactful initiative, promoting awareness, creativity, and teamwork among students while reinforcing the collective commitment towards a drug-free campus environment.