To enrich the awareness of students on ‘Drug Abuse’ and ‘Cyber Safety’. The Department of Wellness of Don Bosco School, Trasi, along with the Anti-Drug and Awareness Committee (ADAC) organized an awareness program on 21st August 2025 for the students of Classes XI and XII in the School Auditorium. The Chief Guest was Mr. Pavan Nayak, Police Sub-Inspector, Gangolli Police Station and the Guest of Honour was Mrs. Vimala, the Police Constable, Gangolli Police Station. They were accompanied by Mr. Maruthi, the Beat Police Officer, Gangolli Police Station.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Pavan Nayak shared important information regarding the impact of drug abuse on the youth of present generation with real life case examples. He shared the significance of the Anti-Drug and Awareness Committee in Schools and Colleges. He discussed the type of drugs available and the targets of drug peddlers. He shared the best way to avoid ruining our lives from drug abuse is through prevention. Henceforth, there will be many more events in the future to create awareness, he added. The Chief Guest also discussed the role of technology and gadgets in our lives. He shared how the Cyber Crimes are common among educated and well-settled people. He shared these crimes once committed cannot be undone or rectified. Though people who have committed the crime will be caught. He discussed the major crimes that commonly occur among the adolescents at present, like the personal identity theft, fake accounts creation and usage to deceive, cyber bullying, and disclosure of private sensitive messages and photographs etc.

Mrs. Vimala, the Guest of Honour also shared how students suffer for a lifetime with small mistakes in their decision, as the age of adolescence is deceiving and distracting. She mentioned, this is the age of instability and everyone undergoes the phase of attraction, distraction and curiosity. And the curiosity leads them to explore unhealthy options like drugs, alcohol, relationship etc. She shared the examples of some cases of POCSO, and also the legal actions for a minor boy and girl in intimate physical relationship. She shared a lot of information through stories, as to how to control their emotions and stay strong during hardship and become a beautiful sculpture of worship. She added, that the teachers and parents sculpt and guide the students, sometimes by scolding, but they always have a good intention for their children. Hence, though sometimes their words are bitter they should be endured, respected and obeyed, only then the students will transform into a good citizen for the country.

The Rector and Principal, Fr. Maxim D’Souza, appreciated the kin approach of the guests of the day in sharing the information. He shared the harsh reality in the outside world and threat for the safety of students in some of the colleges, where drug use has grown in surplus in past few years. He informed the students to be warned and careful as to what they consume, while also being aware and alert of what is happening around them. He discussed the best way to prevent is choosing the right peers and making informed choices. The students were attentive and gained a lot of information through the session.