Punjab Launches 10-Hour Anti-Drug Education Program in Schools

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Key Takeaways
- Introduction of a 10-hour anti-drug awareness course.
- Partnership between Punjab Police, Punjabi University, and EMRC.
- Engaging content including lectures and interactive sessions.
- Course completion certificates for participants.
- Content available in both English and Punjabi.
Chandigarh, March 7 (NationPress) In an unprecedented initiative aimed at protecting the youth from the clutches of drugs, Punjab Police have partnered with Punjabi University Patiala and the Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC) to roll out a detailed 10-hour anti-drug awareness course in schools and identified drug hotspots throughout the state.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by ADGP (Anti-Narcotics Task Force-ANTF) Nilabh Kishore, Registrar Punjabi University Sanjiv Puri, and Director EMRC (Patiala) Daljeet Ami in the presence of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.
DGP Yadav stated that this strategic alliance, part of the state's extensive anti-drug initiative ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, aims to implement a structured drug awareness program to protect the youth and communities.
The 10-hour course, crafted to be both engaging and educational, will encompass lectures, audio-visual materials, and interactive discussions addressing various facets of drug abuse prevention.
This program will be introduced in schools and targeted hotspot regions across the state, focusing on students and at-risk youth. Participants who complete the course will earn a certificate recognizing their dedication to remaining drug-free.
In further details, ADGP Nilabh Kishore mentioned that under this MoU, digital content will be developed by EMRC and Punjabi University Patiala, while ANTF Punjab will finalize the content and establish an editorial board to supervise the creation, development, and delivery of the material.
The ANTF will also identify subject matter experts tasked with preparing the scripts, with content being produced in both English and Punjabi.
The ADGP noted that the course is slated to launch in the upcoming academic session and will be incorporated into both formal and informal education systems.
Additionally, the integration of “Anti-Drug Awareness and Prevention” into the curriculum will aid students in understanding the risks associated with drug use.