CBSE–NCB organise awareness drive on prevention of substance abuse

To address the growing concern of substance abuse among students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Siliguri zone, organised a zonal awareness programme on “Prevention of Substance Abuse” at Siliguri Model High School on Friday.

The programme, held under a CBSE–NCB memorandum of understanding, aimed to strengthen preventive strategies in schools and empower teachers for early intervention. Nodal teachers from 16 CBSE schools and students of Siliguri Model High School participated.

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Key speakers included Pratikshy Tiwari, assistant secretary, CBSE, Bhubaneswar, and Dilip Robidas, assistant director, NCB, who spoke on causes, effects, and legal aspects of drug abuse. Principal Dr SS Agarwal urged students to remain vigilant and help build a drug-free society. The event concluded with an oath of commitment towards awareness and collective responsibility for a healthier future.