Study College – Grow College & Anti-Dowry & Anti-Drug Awareness Program
1. Program Overview
In response to government directives, Gopinath PG College organized an awareness and educational initiative titled “Study College, Grow College” along with a Dowry-Free India and Drug-Free India pledge program. The initiative emphasized the importance of learning as a core duty of students and promoted a socially responsible and addiction-free youth community.
2. Key Highlights of the Program
- A symbolic learning activity was conducted where students collectively performed reading while forming the physical outline of India’s map.
- An oath ceremony against dowry and drugs was administered to all students and staff.
- Principal Dr. Sudha Tripathi emphasized education as a means of intellectual maturity and nation-building.
- NSS Program Officer Munawwar Ali and Chief Proctor Dr. Girish Chandra encouraged reading habits beyond digital dependency.
- Students actively participated in awareness and pledge activities.
3. Club & Committee Participation
| Unit/Committee | Contribution | Faculty Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| NSS & Clean Campus Club | Conducted oath, awareness, student mobilization | Munawwar Ali |
| Gender Equity Club | Awareness against dowry practices | Sonu Kushwaha |
| Leadership & Confidence Club | Student motivation for social responsibility | Ravindra Sharma |
| Literary & Expression Club | Reading initiative & message dissemination | Dr. Anjana Tiwari |
4. Learning Outcomes for Students
- Developed an understanding of education as a social and civic duty.
- Recognized the role of reading in intellectual development and personality building.
- Took a commitment towards a dowry-free and drug-free society.
- Strengthened values of responsible citizenship and social ethics.
- Participated in symbolic national representation through the India map reading activity.
5. Conclusion
The program successfully instilled a strong sense of responsibility towards education, social reform, and addiction prevention. By integrating learning with moral values, the initiative strengthened the college’s mission to nurture informed, ethical, and socially aware citizens.