AMU CEC Organizes One-Day Symposium “Nasha Mukt Yuva” to Promote Drug-Free Lifestyle Among Youth

ALIGARH, September 24: The Cultural Education Centre (CEC), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), through its Club for Short Evening Courses, organized a one-day symposium on the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva,” aimed at inspiring youth to adopt a drug-free lifestyle and promoting the Swadeshi Bharat campaign. The event also included the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge, reinforcing the commitment of students towards a healthy and responsible life.

Addressing the occasion, Chief Guest, AMU Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohd Mohsin Khan praised the initiative as a timely effort to motivate students towards a stress-free, drug-free, and depression-free lifestyle. He emphasized the importance of students being obedient and accountable to their parents as a foundation for a quality life.

Dr. Riaz Ahmad, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, delivered a meaningful presentation on the societal challenges posed by drug abuse and assured continued support for student counselling initiatives.

Guest of Honour Dr Chitranjan Singh motivated students to use mobile and digital technology positively, advising them to create and share short clips addressing drug abuse and alcoholism among their peers. Prof. Mohd Rashid, Chairman of the Department of Sunni Theology, highlighted that religious teachings forbid harmful habits, emphasizing the need to eradicate drug addiction from the grassroots level.

Maulana Azzam Mia Qadri, President of the Shaheed Baghdad Welfare Trust, underscored the pivotal role of spiritual centres in shaping positive social behaviour, stating that drives through Khanqahs and other religious institutions can have a transformative impact, irrespective of caste or gender.

Dr. Asghar Ajaz Qaimi, Associate Professor, Shia Theology, cited verses from religious texts and Hadith to emphasize the divine prohibition of substance abuse.

Earlier, welcoming the guest speakers, Prof. Mohammed Naved Khan, Coordinator, CEC, highlighted the platform’s role in showcasing students’ hidden talents and encouraged active participation in CEC-led events.

Dr. Ahmad Mujtaba Siddiqui, President of CSEC, highlighted the relevance of the Aligarh Movement and its positive influence on society, particularly in nurturing students’ careers and personality traits. The programme concluded with the presentation of souvenirs to the resource persons.

A notable feature of the event was a short drama on anti-drug abuse awareness performed by the AMU Drama Club, which engaged and educated the audience, including Members of the AMU Executive Council, Principals, faculty members and students.

The symposium successfully combined awareness, spiritual guidance, and creative expression to motivate the youth of AMU towards a responsible, drug-free lifestyle.

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