To make medical, dental and nursing college campuses drug-free, the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) is making it mandatory for the principal of each college to submit an undertaking declaring that their institution is ‘drug and tobacco free’.
The RGUHS has asked its affiliated colleges to constitute student and teachers vigilant committees. If they come across any case related to narcotics and tobacco, they must bring it to the notice of the university by reporting to the central cell.
“In association with the Union ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Ayush and other institutions, we have organised an international day of yoga, and an international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, on June 12 where over 2,000 students will be taking an oath,” said Dr. Bhagavan B.C., Vice-Chancellor of RGUHS.
“According to a national survey, 30% of health care workers and 20% of students studying in health care institutions in India are addicted to narcotics. My vision is to make institutions drug and tobacco free. Drug and tobacco free campus will be a part of our Local Inspection Committees from the coming year,” added the Vice-Chancellor.
Published – June 12, 2025 10:04 am IST
