Substance abuse among youth has emerged as a critical challenge in India, affecting physical health, mental well-being, academic performance, and social life. Early exposure to cigarettes, tobacco, and drugs increases the risk of long-term addiction, which can be prevented with timely awareness and effective intervention programs. Recognizing this urgent need, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), in collaboration with Yuva Pariwar Sewa Samiti (YPSS), initiated the “Quit Karo” initiative under the Sankalp Campaign (2025–2029). The initiative focuses on educating school children, students, and community members about the dangers of substance abuse, while empowering them with life skills, resilience, and positive alternatives to lead a healthy, addiction-free life.
The “Quit Karo” initiative focuses on interactive workshops, experiential activities, and community engagement. Through street plays, demonstrations, yoga, and games, DJJS Bodh and YPSS reach students, college-goers, and workers, helping them understand the physical, mental, and social consequences of substance abuse. The aim is to instil awareness, responsibility, and self-discipline, motivating participants to embrace a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
Event Details
The campaign conducted 25 awareness sessions across schools, colleges, community centres, and workplaces in various cities, engaging over 4,335 beneficiaries. Here is a snapshot of key events:
|
Branch |
Month |
Venue |
Participants |
|
Bareilly, U.P. |
May 2025 |
Narayani Devi Inter College, Trakhas, Bareilly |
104 students |
|
Bareilly, U.P. |
May 2025 |
Kakori Shahid Inter College, Khutar, Shahjahanpur |
362 students |
|
Bareilly, U.P. |
May 2025 |
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Saraswati Vidya Mandir, CBSE board, Lakhimpur district- khiri, UP-262701 |
822 students |
|
Bareilly, U.P. |
May 2025 |
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, saraswati vidya mandir UP board, Lakhimpur district- khiri, UP-262701 |
520 students |
|
Gorakhpur, UP |
May 2025 |
Shiva Ji School, Deoria Gorakhpur, UP |
200 students |
|
Dibrugarh, Assam |
May 2025 |
Banikanta Memorial H S School, Guwahati, Assam |
37 students |
|
Pithoragrah, Uttarakhand |
May 2025 |
Government Inter College, Garur, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand |
85+ students |
|
Gurugram, Haryana |
May 2025 |
Gurugram High School, Rajendra Park, Haryana |
50 students + 30 staff |
|
Pithoragrah, Uttarakhand |
May 2025 |
Government Inter College, Manley, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand |
112 students |
|
Pithoragrah, Uttarakhand |
June 2025 |
Government Inter College, AatGaon Silling, Pithoragarh |
70 students |
|
Bengaluru, Karnataka |
June 2025 |
Bheru Collection Textile Factory, Sultanpete, Bengaluru |
400 Youth |
|
Ghaziabad, UP |
May 2025 |
|
1533+ Students |
The program featured a variety of engaging and impactful activities. Audiences were drawn into interactive street plays and live demonstrations that highlighted the dangers of cigarette smoking and tobacco consumption. To promote a healthier lifestyle, participants also took part in yoga sessions, including pranayama and Surya Namaskar, which emphasized balance of body and mind. Adding a hands-on dimension, experiential activities such as the Glass Jar Demo, Choosing the Chits, Human Chain, and Blind Strip Exercise gave participants a deeper understanding of decision-making, unity, and the hidden traps of addiction. Alongside these, open discussions on peer pressure, the consequences of addiction, and the importance of mental well-being encouraged reflection and dialogue, empowering participants to make conscious, life-affirming choices.
Guests & Media
- Dr. Jayshri Murlidhar Kharche – MD Pathology, Jeevan Jyoti Blood Bank
- Dr. Anil Wasant Kharche – Principal, Padmashri Dr. V. B. Kolte College of Engineering
- Sabha Sad Shri Ravindra Kumar Rawat – School Authority
- Teacher Rajkishor Shukla – Teacher, Shahjahanpur
- And many more school principals, teachers, and community leaders
Pledge
All sessions concluded with participants taking a collective pledge to remain substance-free, reinforcing their commitment to personal and community well-being.
Resolution
Through the Quit Karo initiative, DJJS Bodh and YPSS continue to empower youth and communities, instilling awareness, resilience, and discipline for a healthier, addiction-free India.
