JU’s Kathua Campus Organizes Activities under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (100-Days Campaign)

Kathua April 29: Kathua Campus (JU), University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), organized a Debate Competition and Poster Making Competition on April 29, 2026, under the nationwide initiative Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to spread awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to encourage youth to contribute towards building a drug-free society.

The programme commenced with a Pledge Taking Ceremony, wherein faculty members and students committed themselves to leading a life free from drugs and to spreading awareness about its ill effects among their peers and society, thereby promoting social responsibility and healthy habits.

Following the pledge, a debate competition was organized on the topic, “Does the desire to fit in lead students to experiment with drugs?” Students presented arguments both for and against the motion, highlighting the social, psychological, and economic consequences of drug addiction. The competition was judged by faculty members, namely Er. Javaid Ahmad, Er. Akhil Kumar, Dr. Seema Jamwal, and Dr. Vivudh Gupta. Mahir Gautam, Gurpreet Singh, and Sharang Vashisht secured first, second, and third positions, respectively.

Another activity of the day featured a Poster Making Competition on the theme, “Choose Health, Choose Happiness: Future is worth more than Drugs,” which witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students of UIET. The competition encouraged students to creatively depict the message of a drug-free society. Through artistic expression, participants highlighted critical issues such as a healthy lifestyle and social responsibility. The posters were evaluated by Dr. Reemani Verma and Er. Sushant Gagal. Shreya secured the first position, while the second position was jointly shared by Rashi and Priya Devi, and Riya Chaudhary secured the third position.

Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Rector/Coordinator, UIET, Kathua Campus, in his message, sensitized the stakeholders about drug addiction and emphasized the importance of a drug-free nation. Dr. Rockey Gupta, I/C Principal, UIET, Kathua Campus, highlighted the ill effects of drugs and substance abuse among faculty members and students, and motivated young minds to actively participate in building a drug-free India while promoting creativity and critical thinking through debates and artistic expression.

Dr. Reemani Verma served as the Event Coordinator for both the Debate Competition and Poster Making Competition organized under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.