International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – 26^th June 2019

Drugs destabilize the rhythm of human body. Awareness about the ill effects of drugs may help people from abstaining its use. State Excise Department in collaboration with Girijyothi College and its Anti-Addiction club and NSS Unit organized a bike rally on 26^th June 2019 to inform the general public of the negative health effects of drinking and substance abuse. 50 students were participated in the bike rally and travelled from Alinchuvadu-Cheruthoni to Girijyothi College.

Students were given T-Shirts of ‘Vimukti Mission’ of Excise Department. It was a colourful event. The rally was flagged off by Ms. Rincy Sibi, President, Vazhathope Grama Panchayath. She addressed the public gathering at Cheruthoni town. Mr. TN Sudheer, Circle Inspector, Special Squad, Excise Department, Idukki, Mr. KM Jalaludeen, Member, Vazhathope Grama Panchayath, Mr. Jose Kuzhikandam, President, Merchant Association, Cheruthoni, Rev. Fr. Babu Mattathil CMI, Manager, Girijyothi College, Rev. Fr. Toji Puthenkaduppil CMI, Principal, Girijyothi College, Mr. Sivaprasad N, Co-ordinator, Anti-addiction Club, Girijyothi College, Mr. Akshay Mohandas, NSS Programme Officer, Mr. Vishnu Ravi, Asst. Programme Officer, NSS Unit and Mr. Justine TC, Student Representative, felicitated the programme. Mr. TN Sudheer conducted an awareness class for the students of Girijyothi College. It was very effective and useful. Excise department sponsored snacks and coffee for all students.