“Drugs Na Karenge, Na Karne Denge”
Date: 15.03.2023 | Time: 09:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Venue: Science City, Ahmedabad
Who all will be present?
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Our inspiration - Founder of The Art of Living, global humanitarian, spiritual leader and an ambassador of peace and human values
- Shri Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel, Hon. Minister - Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education, Higher and Technical Education, Law, Justice, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs
- Eminent artists from Gujarat
- Confluence of Vice Chancellors, owners of universities, principals from reputed universities
- 5000+ Youth Leaders representing all the universities and colleges from all across Gujurat
Outline of activities on event day
- Event will witness the dignitaries inspiring one and all with their words of wisdom
- Everyone present to take the pledge of “Drugs Na Karenge, Na Karne Denge”
- Prominent artists will be present in the event and will connect with the 5000+ youth leaders on the theme of Drug Free India and Environment Awareness Initiatives.
- A special event in a private enclosure only with VCs/Top Leaders of Universities/Colleges across Gujarat with Gurudev
Background and Facts
1. Drug-Free India
Today, the world is fighting the menace of drug addiction. The aftermath has left a big scar on the society as shown in the statistics below:
- By 13 years of age, 50% of boys will have tried an illicit substance.
- There are 10 suicides in India every day due to drug or alcohol abuse.
- Alcohol kills one Indian every 96 minutes.
- 75% of Indian households have at least one member who is an addict.
- National Survey on Extent, Patterns and Trends of Drug Abuse (2004) showed that 98% alcohol abusers and 72% of opiate users had NOT sought any kind of treatment in the past.
To tackle these issues, the government of Gujarat and The Art of Living , inspired by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has been actively working to fight the menace of drugs and substance addiction by spreading awareness and conducting de-addiction drives.
The Art of Living had launched this campaign in presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Hisar in Punjab in 2019 and has received support from a large section of influencers in society like Kapil Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Varun Sharma and 40+ more personalities from Bollywood.
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2. Mission Green Gujarat
Inaugurated by Hon. CM of Gujarat, Hon. Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji at Vasad Ashram of Art of Living on 23rd September 2022, we aim to take this movement much further in the presence of the eminent personalities mentioned above.
With the help of more than 20 lakh volunteers of The Art of living, we propose to plant 1000 crores of plantations through ‘Miyawaki’ & natural plantation methods for moving further towards the goal of a greener Gujarat.
- Swachch Bharat 2.0 - Joining hands with Govt. of India’s flagship mission
- Soil management - For holistic and sustainable irrigation
- Five Elements balancing - Balancing the key elements of nature for an inclusive growth
- River rejuvenation - To support and meet the ever increasing demand of potable water
- Pond management - Farm ponds implying rain water harvesting for irrigation management
3. Save Water
- Students will be inspired and made aware about the water conservation efforts
- The Art of Living will continue to be active in river rejuvenation all across India
- Many other ground level activities for conservation of water are being carried out in all parts of India by The Art of Living
4. Climate Change
- Sustainable solutions will be shared in the forum that can be effectively implemented by students
- Students will be made aware about the dangers of climate change and inspired to take action
FIGHTING
15+
years of substance abuse
RECLAIMING
25,000+
lives
SUCCESS RATE
>60%
double the usual rate
About The Art of Living
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centres worldwide
500
million lives transformed
180
countries
12,000+
teachers globally
