Chandigarh, May 3:As part of the city-wide campaign “Nashe Se Door, Jiyo Bharpur,” Panjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig led the university contingent in a padyatra held early this morning to raise awareness against drug abuse.

More than 200 university students participated in the padyatra, accompanied by Deans Student Welfare (DSWs) Prof. Amit Chouhan, Prof. Simrit Kahlon, and Prof. Naresh Kumar; faculty coordinators including Dr. Anupam Bahri; along with several hostel wardens and university officers.

The march commenced at 6:00 AM from Government Model School, Sector 16, Chandigarh, and culminated at Tiranga Ground, Sector 17, where the Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, addressed the participants.

Earlier, PU students, teachers, officers, and non-teaching staff assembled in front of the Administrative Block before proceeding together to join the march.

Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig said:
“Such movements are crucial to building awareness in society. The youth are the backbone of our nation, and their well-being is vital not only for their families but also for the nation’s progress. Drug abuse destroys the potential of our youth—it is our collective duty to stop it. I urge students to not only say no to drugs but also report drug promoters and peddlers to the concerned police authorities. Equally important is the support of family and friends—together, we can build a strong and drug-free society.”