CHANDIGARH, 04.04.25-In a resolute stand against the growing menace of substance abuse, GGDSD College, Chandigarh, proudly joined the *Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Padyatra* led by the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria. Held at Pt. Mohan Lal SD College for Girls, Fatehgarh Churian, the event witnessed the active participation of esteemed members of the GGDSD College Society—General Secretary Prof. Dr. Anirudh Joshi, Finance Secretary Shri Jatinder Bhatia, and Principal Dr. Ajay Sharma. They were accompanied by Dr. Pardeep Kaur, Principal of Pt. Mohan Lal SD College for Girls, and Mrs. Varinder Kaur, Principal of Pt. Mohan Lal Global School, Fatehgarh Churian.

The padyatra commenced on April 3, 2025, from the sacred precincts of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor in Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur. It continued on April 4, 2025, from Badesha Marriage Palace and culminated with great fervor at Pt. Mohan Lal GGDSD College for Girls, Fatehgarh Churian.

Addressing the gathering, the Hon’ble Governor made an impassioned appeal for collective societal action in the fight against drug addiction. He urged every citizen to play an active role in creating a healthier, addiction-free Punjab. A solemn pledge was administered, reinforcing the united commitment to this vital cause.

A token of heartfelt gratitude was presented to the Hon’ble Governor by the GGDSD College Society in acknowledgment of his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to public welfare. In his address, the Governor lauded the tireless efforts of the college management, faculty, and students for organizing the event with such depth, dignity, and scale.

Notably, this marks the second visit of the Hon’ble Governor to institutions managed by the GGDSD College Society within a span of just 15 days—an affirmation of the society’s impactful role in advancing meaningful educational and social initiatives.

Through its continued engagement in such transformative movements, the GGDSD College Society remains devoted to nurturing socially conscious citizens and fostering an enlightened, progressive, and drug-free society.