Rama Krishna Sangem
Director of Telangana Anti-narcotics Bureau Sandeep Shandilya, IPS, underscored the importance of moulding the mindset of children towards a positive approach to life. The onus was on the elders and teachers to ensure that they don’t fall prey to vices like drugs, as these addictions could have disastrous consequences and ruin the children’s bright future.
He was addressing an impressive gathering of students and faculty members at the ‘Safeguarding Tomorrow: Drug-Free Campaign’ organised by the premier Indus International School in its Shankarpally, Hyderabad, campus here on July 31 Wednesday.
Calling all sections of people to work together, he said everyone should work towards realizing a drug-free community. Towards this, he emphasized the value of group efforts in fostering a safer society. He exhorted the children to take a firm stand against drugs.
Farida Farz: “Youth should be saved”
Principal of Indus International School Farida Fraz expressed concern at the rising instances of drug addictions among young children. She said that there was a need to nurture the young minds about life’s positives so that they don’t fall for the temptation. She said that Indus International School was doing its best towards achieving a drug-free society. She called for a concerned action to fight the menace.
Indus International School, Shankarpally, on the outskirts of the city, is established in December 2008, is a reputed public school in the city. With around 1,100 student intake and an average classroom strength of just 25, the school is ranked one of the best in its kind in the country. The school management claimed that Indus International School aims to produce students as the best human beings and lifelong learners in society.
This awareness campaign is part of Telangana government’s drive against drugs and drug addiction among the youth particularly among school and college going students. The anti-narcotic bureau has been holding meetings across the city to bring awareness among the students.
