INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE & ILLICIT TRAFFICKING 2026
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026
Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy, in association with the BNCP NSS Unit, observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 30 June 2026 with a series of awareness and student engagement programmes aimed at promoting a drug-free lifestyle.
The observance began with an Awareness Session held at the BNCP Auditorium, highlighting the harmful effects of substance abuse and the importance of prevention through education, healthy living, and community participation. Students were encouraged to make informed choices and become ambassadors for a drug-free society under the theme "Choose Hope. Choose Health. Choose a Drug-Free Life."
As part of the observance, the NSS Unit also organized an Online Slogan Writing Competition on the theme "Say No to Drugs – Choose Life." The competition received enthusiastic participation from students, who expressed powerful messages promoting awareness, resilience, and positive change through creative slogans.
The winners of the competition were:
???? First Prize: Ansiya A (4th Year BPT)
Slogan: "Every Dose Steals a Dream; Every 'No' Builds One."
???? Second Prize: Rinto Reji (3rd Year BPT)
Slogan: "Be the generation that ends drug abuse, not the one it ends."
???? Third Prize: Johan Paul (3rd Year BPT)
Slogan: "The strongest addiction should be to your dreams, not drugs."
The programme concluded with a felicitation of the winners and a collective pledge by students and faculty to promote awareness, encourage healthy lifestyles, and work together towards building a safer, healthier, and drug-free community.
"Together, let's create a world free from drug abuse and illicit trafficking."