North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Peace Centre, 7th Mile, Chümoukedima, organized two significant awareness programmes on 15th May 2026 focusing on Anti-Ragging Awareness and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) as part of its continued commitment towards promoting a safe, peaceful, disciplined, and student-friendly campus environment.
The Anti-Ragging Awareness Programme was organized by the IQAC Cell, NEISSR. The programme was moderated by Ms. Asela K Sangtam, while the invocation prayer was led by Sr. Pansuri Soren. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Aziya K Yimchunger.
Delivering the resource speech, Mr. Vizosü Kikhi, Assistant Professor, NEISSR, spoke extensively on the meaning, forms, impact, and legal consequences of ragging. He highlighted that ragging in any form—whether physical, verbal, psychological, social, or online—seriously affects the dignity, emotional well-being, confidence, and academic life of students. Referring to the “UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009,” he explained the disciplinary and legal actions that may be initiated against individuals found involved in ragging activities.
The speaker further emphasized that NEISSR has maintained a peaceful, inclusive, and friendly campus atmosphere where no incidents of ragging have been reported so far. He attributed this to the institution’s culture of mutual respect, healthy student-teacher relationships, continuous awareness initiatives, and strong grievance redressal mechanisms. Stressing the importance of positive senior-junior relationships, he encouraged seniors to act as mentors, guides, and role models for juniors and freshers, thereby fostering unity, respect, and harmony within the campus community.
Earlier in the day, the NSS Unit of NEISSR organized a programme on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan along with a pledge-taking ceremony. The programme was chaired by Ms. Sorekhumla T. Yimchunger, and the invocation prayer was led by Mr. Langkhang S.
The special speaker, Dr. Barnic Rajianlung Gangmei, Assistant Professor, NEISSR, delivered an insightful address on the significance of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, a nationwide campaign launched by the Government of India on 15th August 2020 to combat substance abuse and promote a healthier society. He explained the distinction between drugs and medicine and elaborated on the harmful impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, educational institutions, and society at large.
Dr. Gangmei observed that substance abuse has emerged as one of the major social challenges affecting contemporary society and emphasized the need for collective responsibility, awareness, and active community participation in addressing the issue. Sharing personal experiences and observations, he encouraged participants to remain vigilant and cautious, noting that addiction often begins with seemingly minor habits and gradually develops into serious dependency.
The pledge-taking ceremony was conducted by Ms. Aziya K. Yimchunger, where participants pledged their commitment towards supporting the vision of a drug-free society and upholding social responsibility against substance abuse.
Both programmes witnessed active participation from students and faculty members and concluded successfully with a renewed commitment towards promoting discipline, awareness, peace, inclusiveness, and social responsibility. The initiatives reaffirmed NEISSR’s dedication to nurturing a healthy academic environment and responsible citizenship among students.
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