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Report on Anti Tobacco Day and Anti-Drug Awareness Programme
May 19, 2026
Father Muller Allied Health Sciences College Thumbay and Father Muller Nursing College Thumbay organized a “Anti Tobacco Day and Anti-Drug Awareness Programme” on 19th May 2026 at 3:30 PM in Florence Nightingale Hall, FMNCT. The programme was conducted with the objective of creating awareness among students regarding the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and substance abuse.
The programme was graced by the dignitaries Rev. Fr. Rohan Michael Dias, Administrator; Dr. Paulina Anand, Principal, FMAHSCT and Dr. Reena Wilma Frank, Principal, FMNCT.
The programme commenced with a prayer seeking blessings for the successful conduct of the event. This was followed by a warm welcome address. A poster unveiling ceremony was conducted to emphasize the importance of tobacco cessation and drug-free living. The resource person for the programme was Mr. Manjunath T, Police Sub Inspector, Bantwal Town Police Station. He delivered an informative and impactful talk on the social, and legal consequences of tobacco use and substance abuse. He also discussed the increasing influence of drugs among youth and preventive strategies,
An oath-taking ceremony was conducted where students pledged to stay away from tobacco and drugs and to actively participate in creating awareness in the community.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks expressing gratitude to the management, resource person, faculty members, and students for their valuable support and participation. The event ended with the National Anthem. The programme was successful in sensitizing students about the harmful effects of tobacco and drug abuse and encouraged them to adopt healthy and responsible behaviors.
