National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)

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The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, aimed at preventing and reducing substance abuse through a comprehensive approach to awareness, prevention, counselling, treatment, rehabilitation, and capacity building.

SSD Girls College actively supports the objectives of NAPDDR by creating awareness among students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promoting healthy and responsible lifestyles. The college emphasises early awareness, peer support, timely guidance, and a supportive campus environment to help students make informed and healthy choices.

Objectives

With a mission to fight against drug abuse in the state, the government of Punjab has been running a first-of-its-kind initiative called the Buddy Program. The Buddy Program aims to educate children about the ill-effects of drug abuse and generate positive peer influence. Educational institutions in Punjab have formed buddy groups to make youngsters aware about drug addiction. There are over seven lakh buddy groups and more than 37 lakh children and young adults who are part of this programme.

This programme is key to Punjab's fight against drugs as it covers the adolescent age group and young adults between 18 to 25 years who are the most vulnerable group of people as far as drug usage is concerned.

On the prevention front, students through the Buddy Program develop knowledge, the right attitude and behaviour along with skills to prevent drug abuse.

Nodal Officer:

Mrs Neha Bhandari

Assistant Professor & Head Home Management and Home Science

Aims & Objectives

  • 1. To create awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse.
  • 2. To promote prevention and early identification of substance-abuse-related concerns.
  • 3. To encourage students to adopt healthy, responsible, and drug-free lifestyles.
  • 4. To equip students with knowledge and life skills to resist peer pressure and risky behaviours.
  • 5. To provide appropriate guidance, counselling, and support to students who may be vulnerable to substance abuse.
  • 6. To reduce the stigma associated with seeking help for substance-use-related concerns.
  • 7. To strengthen peer support and positive social relationships among students.
  • 8. To develop awareness about available treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
  • 9. To encourage students to become active participants in creating a drug-free campus and society.
  • 10. To promote collaboration among students, teachers, families, and the wider community for effective drug-demand reduction.

Member List

Sr No. Name
1 Dr Pomy Bansal
2 Ms. Bindu Garg

Activities

The College undertakes various awareness and preventive activities in support of NAPDDR, including:

Awareness lectures, seminars, and interactive sessions on drug and substance abuse.

Anti-drug campaigns and awareness drives within and around the campus.

Poster-making, slogan-writing, painting, and creative-expression competitions carrying anti-drug messages.

Pledge-taking and awareness activities promoting commitment to a drug-free life.

Counselling and guidance sessions focusing on prevention, early intervention, and healthy coping strategies.

Peer-awareness and Buddy Programme activities to strengthen positive peer influence.

Rallies, marches, and community outreach activities promoting the message of a drug-free society.

Workshops on life skills, stress management, decision-making, and resisting peer pressure.

Awareness through social media and digital platforms to reach a wider audience.

Encouraging students to become responsible ambassadors for drug-free living.

Through these initiatives, SSD Girls College contributes towards the objectives of NAPDDR by promoting prevention, awareness, early intervention, peer support, and responsible choices, thereby fostering a healthy, safe, supportive, and drug-free campus and society.

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