Port Blair, Oct 22: The Department of Home Science, JNRM, in association with the National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India organised Seven-day State level Workshop on Drug Abuse Prevention for College Students and Capacity Building Programme for College Faculties and School Teachers. The valedictory function for the workshop was held on 22nd October 2019 in seminar room, JNRM and Mr. Manoj.C, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering Mr. Manoj.C, IPS informed the gathering that the A & N Police is taking all possible measures to curb the evil menace. He urged the teachers to know the pulse of the students in order to have a safe school life. The night patrolling initiated by the South Andaman police and surprise check at the prominent places helped the police to stop illegal activities. The YUVA programme has been launched by the police department in order to prevent the drug usage, he added. He also congratulated the Department of Home Science, JNRM and asked to take lead role in YUVA programme. Ms. Sandhyaswamy, IPS, SDPO, South Andaman exhorted the teachers to have regular meeting with the parents of the students to know the abnormalities and to provide proper counselling to the students. Mr. Jitendra Jatolia, Deputy Commandant-CISF, CISF Port Unit of Port Blair, said the heinous crimes are being committed after consuming drugs and that is being motivated by peer group pressure. He also highlighted the role of CISF in stopping the transportation of drugs from mainland. Dr.N.Francis Xavier, Principal, JNRM asked the teachers to take the message and to be vigilant at school. Earlier Mr. Avneet Kumar, Programme Lead (South India), NISD, New Delhi inaugurated the programme and dealt at length on the initiatives of NISD and asked JNRM to train more number of volunteers to serve the society. Dr.S.Jayakumar, Principal (ANCOL) congratulated all the teachers for taking active part in the noble mission. Dr. K.Venkatesan, HOD, Homescience and Convener of this programme presented a brief report of the seven days programme and welcomed the gathering. Around 80 teachers from GSSS, Bathubasthi, GSSS, Mohanpura, GSSS (Boys), GSSS (Model), GSSS, (Junglighat), GSSS, (School Line), Carmel Sr.Sec. School, JNV (Chouldhari & Car Nicobar), KV-2, VKV, RGT, St.Marys Sr.Sec.School, Ummat Public School, Kamaraj Eng. Medium School, MGIS. Ms.Anisha Banu, IInd B.Sc. Home Science proposed vote of thanks. Student of Ist B.Sc Home Science Ms.Vanisha, Student of Ist B.Sc Home Science moderated the programme
