Over 1,200 NSS volunteers take anti-drug pledge; Governor bats for drug-free India by 2029

Hyderabad: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered an anti-drug abuse pledge to more than 1,200 NSS volunteers on the Osmania University campus here on Wednesday. He urged collective action to achieve the goal of a drug-free Telangana and India by 2029.

Addressing the gathering under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat @2047, the Governor urged young people to translate this national resolve into meaningful action through responsible choices, character-building and active participation in the fight against substance abuse.

He stressed that the country’s future depends largely on its youth. He commended the efforts of the Indian Red Cross Society, Osmania University and its NSS units in advancing this vital social cause.

OU Vice Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram said drug abuse threatens not only individual health but also education, careers, family well-being and the aspirations of an entire generation. He observed that a developed nation must be built on healthy citizens, responsible communities and empowered youth.

M. Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretary to the Governor and Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Telangana; K. Shashikiranachary, Joint Secretary to the Governor; Prof. A. Sriramulu, General Secretary and CEO of the Indian Red Cross Society, Telangana; Prof. G. Naresh Reddy, Registrar of Osmania University; Prof. S. Jithendra Kumar Naik, Officer on Special Duty to the Vice-Chancellor; and Dr. Chalamalla Venkateshwarlu, NSS Programme Coordinator, also participated in the event.