KASC, rotary club conduct anti-drug awareness drive

Kongunadu Arts and Science College (KASC), in association with the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Centennial, organised a road safety and anti-drug awareness campaign at the Thudiyalur Bus Stand on Wednesday. The Department of Biochemistry, NCC Girls Wing and Anti-Drug Awareness Committee of KASC jointly organised the programme. As part of the road safety initiative, black spot stickers were affixed to the centre of headlights of two-wheelers and four-wheelers to reduce glare caused by high-beam lights for oncoming motorists.The campaign involved 50 student cadets, five Rotarians and six faculty members. Dr. R. T. Narendhirakannan, Head of the Department of Biochemistry and President of the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Centennial, NCC Officer Major Kavitha and Dr. R. Thirugnanasampandan, Assistant Professor of Botany and Coordinator of the Anti-Drug Awareness Committee, led the initiative. Assistant Professors Dr. K. Nirubama and Dr. A. Poornima also participated. An anti-drug awareness rally was subsequently conducted from Thudiyalur to Viswanathapuram, highlighting the importance of public health and civic responsibility. Personnel from the Thudiyalur Police Station supported the programme by regulating traffic during both events.