Student undertaking against drug abuse must at time of admission

In a major move to curb rising drug abuse among the youth, the state’s Directorate of Higher Education has directed all government, Sanskrit and private colleges in the state to implement a mandatory student undertaking on drug abuse at the time of admission.

As per an official order issued by the Director of Higher Education to all principals of government and private colleges in the state, he directed the principals to ensure that at the time of admission, each student is required to submit a signed undertaking declaring their awareness of the consequences of drug abuse and committing to remain drug-free.

The step came after DGP Ashok Tewari, in a letter, had requested the Secretary (Education) to immediately issue necessary directions to all educational institutions, including private