Archive · 10 Sep 2026
SETKUR urges students to reject drugs, pursue skills
SETKUR held an anti-drug awareness program for students in Kurnool.
Dr K. Venugopal told young people to stay away from narcotics.
He said drugs can hurt health, families, and education.
Students were asked not to follow friends into harmful habits.
They were encouraged to speak with parents or teachers when facing problems.
Excise officials explained that helping buy, sell, or move illegal drugs can bring serious punishment.
Students were told to report suspicious drug activity by calling 1972.
Officials also suggested sports, yoga, skill courses, and social service as healthy ways to spend free time.
Teachers, parents, and government agencies were urged to work together against substance abuse.
SETKUR CEO Dr K. Venugopal urged students to avoid narcotic substances and focus on education and careers.
Officials warned that substance abuse can harm health, destabilize families, and disrupt educational progress.
Students were advised to resist peer pressure and seek help from parents or teachers during personal crises.
Excise officials cautioned that buying, transporting, selling, or assisting narcotics networks can lead to severe legal penalties.
Students were encouraged to report suspicious drug activity through helpline 1972 and pursue sports, yoga, skills, and social service.
- Who
- SETKUR CEO Dr K. Venugopal, Excise Inspectors Chandrahass and Rajendra Prasad, Principal Suresh, faculty, officials, and students.
- What
- An anti-drug awareness program urging students to avoid narcotics and pursue education, skills, and healthy activities.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- AP Residential Junior College (Minority Boys) in Kurnool.
- Why
- To prevent substance abuse, protect students and families, and encourage constructive personal development.
- Organizer
- Youth Services–SETKUR, covering Kurnool and Nandyal
- Program
- Anti-drug awareness drive
- Main message
- Avoid narcotics and focus on education, careers, and skill development
- Legal warning
- Buying, transporting, selling, or assisting narcotics networks may carry severe penalties
- Helpline
- 1972, for reporting suspicious drug-related activity
- Recommended activities
- Sports, yoga, skill development courses, and social service
- Participants
- SETKUR officials, Excise Department personnel, faculty, and students