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Awareness Programme on HIV/ AIDS and Substance Abuse
Organized by: Health & Hygiene Cell & IQAC, Mangaldai Commerce College
Date of Event: 02-09-2025
No. of Participants: 70
Document uploaded by: IQAC, MCC
A one-day Awareness Programme on HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse was successfully organised by the Assam State AIDS Control Society in association with the Health & Hygiene Cell and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Mangaldai Commerce College, on 2nd September 2025 at the Digital Conference Hall, Mangaldai Commerce College.
The programme was organised with the objective of creating awareness among students about HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, their causes, prevention, health-related consequences and their impact on individuals, families and society. The initiative aimed to equip students with accurate information and encourage them to adopt healthy and responsible lifestyles.
More than 70 students, along with faculty members and non-teaching staff of the college, participated in the programme with enthusiasm.
The programme commenced with a welcome address delivered by Mr. Ranjit Sarma, Principal (i/c), Mangaldai Commerce College. In his address, he emphasised the importance of awareness and preventive measures in protecting young people from health and social challenges such as HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.
Mr. Dipaka Saikia, Counsellor, Mangaldai Civil Hospital, delivered an informative and valuable speech on HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. He discussed the harmful effects of substance abuse and highlighted the importance of awareness, prevention, responsible behaviour and timely counselling. He also sensitised the participants about the impact of HIV/AIDS on individuals and the community at large.
Mrs. Poonam Das Saharia, Convenor, Health & Hygiene Cell, played a key role in initiating and coordinating the programme. Her efforts contributed significantly to the successful organisation of the awareness programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Poonam Das Saharia, expressing gratitude to the Assam State AIDS Control Society, resource person, college authorities, faculty members, non-teaching staff and students for their active participation and support.
The programme was successful in creating greater awareness among the students regarding HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, preventive healthcare, responsible choices and healthy living. It also reinforced the commitment of Mangaldai Commerce College towards promoting health awareness and the overall well-being of its students and the wider community.
