CBSE, Narcotics Control Bureau join hands for creating drug-free environment in schools
New Delhi (PTI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has partnered with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to strengthen cooperation in creating drug-free school environment and raising awareness against substance abuse, according to officials.
An MoU was signed here in this regard paving way for joint initiatives, including quarterly awareness programmes, capacity-building workshops for teachers and counsellors, digital learning modules, community outreach, and counselling support for students and their families.
A pilot program will be launched in 100 CBSE schools, which will further extend outreach through a hub-and-spoke model.
Anurag Garg, Director General, NCB, highlighted the crucial role of educational institutions in combating the menace of drugs and reaffirmed NCB’s support in conducting awareness campaigns, workshops, and counselling programs.
"Schools must provide students with a safe and supportive environment, in addition to academics," CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta said.
He explained that timely intervention and government programs like Tele-MANAS, which is expanding access to mental healthcare across India, can be instrumental in this effort.
The event concluded with an interactive question-answer session, allowing school leaders and counsellors to engage with experts, voice concerns, and explore practical solutions for effective drug prevention initiatives at the school level.
The CBSE-NCB collaboration aims to ensure a safe, healthy, and empowering educational environment that discourages substance abuse and promotes positive choices among students, the officials said.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
