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Science & Health

NSS organises anti-drug campaign in Kozhikode

Source: The Hindu · 24 Sep 2026, 15:57 UTC
NSS organises anti-drug campaign in Kozhikode
Image: The Hindu · original report

The National Service Scheme has organised an anti-drug campaign in Kozhikode featuring a human chain, an anti-drug pledge, a theme song and balloons carrying anti-drug messages. Cultural programmes were also included, according to The Hindu’s supplied report.

The National Service Scheme has organised an anti-drug campaign in Kozhikode, according to The Hindu. The programme included a human chain and an anti-drug pledge. Organisers also released a theme song and used balloons carrying messages against drug use as part of the campaign.

Cultural programmes were among the other activities held during the event. The supplied material does not specify the venue, date, number of participants or the institutions involved in organising the programme. It also does not provide details about the campaign’s duration, its target audience or any follow-up activities.

No information was supplied about speeches, educational material or services offered to people seeking help with drug-related problems. The listed activities combined public participation, messaging and cultural events to promote the campaign’s anti-drug theme. The Hindu’s available summary does not provide an assessment of its reach or impact.

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