CBSE Partners with NCB to Raise Awareness on Substance Abuse & Drug-Free School Environment

CBSE has partnered with Narcotics Control Bureau to raise awareness on substance abuse and promote a drug free school environment.

CBSE Partners with NCB to Raise Awareness on Substance Abuse

Central Board of Secondary Education and Narcotics Control Bureau have signed Memorandum of Understanding at CBSE Headquarters in New Delhi. This collaboration aims to strengthen efforts for creating drug free school environment. This establishes framework for joint initiatives, quarterly awareness programs and capacity building workshops for teachers and counsellors or community outreach and counselling services for students and parents.

A pilot program will be launched in 100 CBSE schools. Following signing of MoU Awareness Program on Prevention of Substance Abuse was held attended by over 500 principals and counsellors and wellness teachers from CBSE affiliated schools. 

Director General of NCB highlighted role of educational institutions in combating drug abuse and reaffirmed NCB support for awareness campaigns and counselling programs. Chairperson of CBSE highlighted board commitment to safeguarding student well being by equipping schools and teachers and parents with knowledge and resources to prevent substance abuse. CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta emphasised that schools must provide students with safe environment alongside academics.

Program concluded with interactive Q and A session where principals and counsellors engaged with experts raised concerns and sought practical strategies to strengthen drug prevention initiatives in schools. This collaboration highlights CBSE and NCB shared commitment to fostering safe and healthy school environment that discourages substance abuse and empowers students to make positive life choices.