Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to curb drug abuse among students, the Odisha government has drawn up a comprehensive plan to make all college and university campuses across the state drug-free.

Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on announced that an Anti-Drug Inspector will be appointed in every campus to monitor and coordinate preventive measures. A faculty member from each institution will be entrusted with this responsibility.

The initiative aligns with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to ensure a drug-free academic environment. The government’s strategy emphasizes awareness and preventive care through activities such as interactive discussions, yoga sessions, physical fitness programmes, and promotion of nutritious food habits throughout the

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