International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – 2026: Anti-Drug Awareness Rally

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Event Name

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – 2026: Anti-Drug Awareness Rally

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Organizing Department / Committee / Others

Department of Community Medicine, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), in association with AIMS NSS Units 1 & 2

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Type of Event

Awareness Rally / Public Health Awareness Programme

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Level of Event

Institutional and Community Outreach Programme

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Collaboration / Accreditation, if any

Bellur Police Station

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Dates and Duration

02 July 2026; One-day Programme

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Venue

Rally from AIMS Campus to Bellur Cross, B.G. Nagara

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Details of Delegates / Target Audience

Pujya Sri Sri Satkeerthinatha Swamiji, Dr. M. G. Shivaramu (Principal, AIMS), Sri Cheluvaraju (DYSP, Mandya), Sri Ravikumar (Sub-Inspector, Bellur Police Station), faculty members, medical students, nursing students, NSS volunteers, police personnel, and members of the public.

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Total Number of Delegates / Audiences Attended

500

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Objectives of the Event

• To observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.• To create awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse among students and the public.• To educate participants on the legal consequences of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.• To promote a drug-free campus and healthy lifestyle.• To encourage youth participation in preventing substance abuse.

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Brief Report of the Event

The Department of Community Medicine, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), in association with AIMS NSS Units 1 & 2 and Bellur Police Station, organized a Mega Anti-Drug Awareness Rally on 02 July 2026 to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The programme was inaugurated by Pujya Sri Sri Satkeerthinatha Swamiji, who flagged off the rally. Dr. M. G. Shivaramu, Principal, AIMS, emphasized the harmful effects of narcotic drugs and the importance of maintaining a drug-free campus. He administered the Drug-Free Campus Pledge to students. Sri Cheluvaraju, DYSP, Mandya, highlighted the legal, social, and health consequences of drug abuse, while Sri Ravikumar, Sub-Inspector, Bellur Police Station, encouraged students to report drug-related activities to the college authorities or the police. The rally commenced from AIMS Campus and proceeded to Bellur Cross, with students carrying placards and raising slogans promoting a drug-free society. Medical students, nursing students, NSS volunteers, faculty members, and police personnel actively participated, creating awareness among the public regarding the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of leading a healthy, addiction-free life.

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SDGs

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingSDG 4: Quality EducationSDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Feedback Analysis (Brief)

Participants expressed that the programme significantly enhanced their awareness regarding the harmful effects of drug abuse, legal implications, and the importance of community participation in prevention. Students appreciated the awareness rally and the interaction with police officials, which motivated them to support a drug-free campus and society.

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Outcome

Increased awareness among students and the public regarding the prevention of drug abuse; strengthened collaboration between AIMS and Bellur Police; promoted a drug-free campus initiative; enhanced student participation in community outreach activities; reinforced the importance of healthy lifestyles, legal awareness, and social responsibility.