Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Narayana Medical College Hosts Youth Drug Prevention Awareness Mela
Narayana Medical College in Nellore held a gathering for young people called Yuva Samvad Mela.
About 700 people took part.
The event was part of a nationwide campaign encouraging young people to stay away from drugs.
Its theme was “My Health, My Pride.”
Participants learned about the harms of substance abuse and healthy ways to live.
They took a pledge and learned about a helpline.
The programme also included a street play, dance, yoga and student performances.
A panel discussed how to prevent addiction and support healthy living.
Organisers also set up awareness stalls and gave certificates to participants.
Narayana Medical College & Hospital in Nellore held the Yuva Samvad Mela during the fourth week of a 100-week anti-drug campaign.
About 700 people attended the programme, themed “My Health, My Pride.”
The event promoted drug-abuse prevention, healthy lifestyles and youth social responsibility.
Activities included awareness sessions, a pledge, helpline information, a street play, dance, yoga and a panel discussion.
Rural Circle Inspector K Venkata Reddy was chief guest; District Youth Officer B Shashikanth Reddy was a special invitee.
- Who
- Narayana Medical College & Hospital organised the mela; about 700 people participated.
- What
- A youth awareness programme on drug-abuse prevention, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility.
- When
- During the fourth week of the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Campaign’; the exact date was not stated.
- Where
- Narayana Medical College & Hospital, Nellore.
- Why
- To create awareness about preventing drug abuse, healthy lifestyles and youth social responsibility.
Prevention and awareness
Addiction prevention and healthy living
Approach to drug-related harm
Prevention and awareness
The programme emphasised awareness sessions on the harmful effects of substance abuse, a pledge and helpline information.
Addiction prevention and healthy living
A panel discussion addressed addiction prevention and healthy living; the article does not report opposing positions or disagreements.
- Event
- Yuva Samvad Mela
- Host
- Narayana Medical College & Hospital
- Location
- Nellore
- Participation
- About 700 people
- Theme
- My Health, My Pride
- Campaign
- Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Campaign
- Organising initiative
- MY Bharat – National Service Scheme (NSS), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India