Kerala governor urges youths to stay away from drugs
Kochi: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed concern about the rising drug addiction among youth, emphasizing how substance abuse devastates not only individuals but also their families' prospects.
He made the remarks while distributing Saint Chavara Excellence Awards, established by Vidyadhanam Trust, to outstanding students from SH School of Communication at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, on Wednesday.
"When one becomes enslaved to drugs, it's not just their future that darkens, but also the future of their family and society. Therefore, students and young people should stay away from drugs and instead set goals and strive towards them.
Activities of Vidyadhanam Trust are meant to encourage you on this journey towards such goals," the governor added.
Arlekar emphasized that nation-building remains the primary objective of education and commended St Kuriakose Elias Chavara's contributions towards advancing higher education.
The ceremony, conducted in the college auditorium, saw participation of K V Thomas, managing trustee of Vidyadhanam Trust and Kerala govt's representative in Delhi, Mahatma Gandhi University vice-chancellor C T Aravindakumar, Sacred Heart institutions manager Fr Varghese Kachappilly CMI and other college administrators.
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