Quiz Competition on Drug Awareness Held at GDC Qazigund

Kulgam, Apr 21: As part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Government Degree College Qazigund organized a quiz competition under the aegis of its College Well Being and Anti-Substance Cell to raise awareness about substance abuse and its consequences.

The initiative aimed to provide a structured academic platform for students to engage critically with the issue of drug abuse and understand its health, social, and legal implications.

Principal of the college, Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Singh, in his address, emphasized the importance of awareness in eradicating drug abuse and encouraged students to actively participate in such initiatives.

The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, divided into four teams. Team B emerged as the winner, while Team A secured the runner-up position after a closely contested round. The quiz covered themes related to drug abuse, its consequences, preventive strategies, and awareness measures.

Prof. Nehad Kaniz Fatima served as the Quiz Master, while Prof. Irshad Ahmad Matoo acted as the monitor. Dr. Muzaffar Ahmad Zargar officiated as scorer, and Prof. Talib Ahmad coordinated the event as Nodal Officer of the Cell. Several faculty members were also present on the occasion.

The programme concluded on a positive note, with participants appreciating the initiative for combining awareness with an engaging academic activity.