21/09/2026
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan – 6th Year Celebration
Date 21th September 2026: Three-Day School-Level Awareness Programme at Dadam, Borduria and Lazu areas, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh
As part of the 6th Year Celebration of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), Care Me Home Welfare Society conducted a three-day school-level awareness programme from 17 to 19 September 2026 across schools in Dadam, Borduria and Lazu areas.
The programme focused on creating awareness among school students about drug and substance abuse, mental health and emotional well-being, peer pressure, and Good Touch & Bad Touch. The sessions were conducted through interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions and practical examples in a student-friendly manner.
Schools Covered
Day 1 – 17 September 2026
* Dadam Secondary School
* Dapdong Elementary School
* Laho Elementary School
Day 2 – 18 September 2026
* Borduria Higher Secondary School
* Sumsi Elementary School
* Bogapani Government Girls Residential School
Day 3 – 19 September 2026
* Government Secondary School, Lazu
* Government Upper Secondary School, Lazu
* Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Lazu
Drug Abuse Awareness:
Mr. Wangdan Hakhun, Project Coordinator, sensitized students about the harmful effects of drugs and substance abuse, prevention of addiction, peer pressure, healthy lifestyle practices and the importance of making responsible choices.
Mental Health Awareness:
Ms. Nita Tangha, Clinical Psychologist, conducted an interactive session on emotional well-being, stress management, self-confidence, healthy expression of feelings and the importance of seeking support from trusted adults and professionals.
Good Touch & Bad Touch:
Students were sensitized about personal boundaries, body safety and recognizing uncomfortable or unsafe situations. They were encouraged to speak up and seek help from parents, teachers, counsellors or other trusted adults.
The three-day programme helped students to:
Understand the harmful effects of drugs and substance abuse.
Recognize the importance of mental and emotional well-being.
Understand peer pressure and ways to resist it.
Learn about personal safety, body boundaries and child protection.
Understand Good Touch and Bad Touch.
Develop healthy and responsible lifestyle choices.
Seek support from trusted adults when facing difficulties or unsafe situations.
Students and school staff actively participated in the sessions and interacted with the resource persons through questions and discussions.
The three-day awareness programme successfully strengthened students' understanding of drug abuse prevention, mental health, emotional well-being and personal safety. The initiative contributed to the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan by promoting healthy, safe and responsible choices among children and adolescents.
Care Me Home Welfare Society remains committed to continuing awareness and preventive activities for building a healthier, safer and drug-free society.