Good Shepherd High School Kiphire, reaffirmed its status as a Tobacco-Free Zone on May 8.
Kiphire, May 8 (MExN): In line with the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and the ongoing efforts to build a drug-free society, Good Shepherd High School (GSHS), Kiphire, reaffirmed its status as a Tobacco-Free Zone on May 8. The reaffirmation took place during a plantation drive organised by Akehda Amulung under the theme “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life.”
The programme began with welcome address by the school Headmaster, TV Thomas. He reiterated the school’s commitment to creating a healthy and safe environment for students. Longtili C Sangtam, founder of Akehda Amulung in his speech encouraged the students and teachers to stay away from drugs. He emphasised that drugs can destroy life, ambition, and the future. He urged Good Shepherd High School to take the lead in spreading awareness and becoming ambassadors of a drug-free Kiphire. He also stated that the tree plantation drive represents hope and a green future for the district.
The event also featured a pledge against drug and tobacco use, led by Apiba A Sangtam, followed by closing remarks from T Ariba, Chairman of Akehda Amulung.
