DAV Institute of Engg. & Technology, Jalandhar in association with Bharat Vikas Parishad organised a gigantic seminar on Drug De-addiction abreast a mega blood donation camp was also conducted in the highly titivated campus of DAVIET on August 11, 2007. Sh. Arpit Shukla (IPS), Sr. Suptd. of Police, Jalandhar remained the Chief Guest whereas Sh. K.D. Bhandari (MLA) graced the occasion as the Guest of Honor. Er. C.L. Kochher, Director-cum-Principal, DAVIET presided over the function.
Sh. Sudershan Chouhan mesmerized the audience as guest speakers. Mr. Mahesh Gupta, President, Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Mr. Harshwardhan Sharma, Secretary, BVP, Mr. Pramod Duggal, Treasurer, BVP, Mr. Raj Kumar Choudhary, Chairman, BVP, Sh. Raj Sabharwal, District President, BVP, Dr. Kapil Gupta, Project Director, BVP, Sh. Pawan Malhotra, Sh. Yash Mahan, Sh. Ravi vasadeva , Sh. V.K. Dutta, Sh. S.D. Sharma, Sh. P.K Garg, Sh. Ajay Gupta, Sh. Manohar Lal Gupta, Dr. Surinder Sharma, Sh. Gulzari Lal Gupta, Sh. H. Joshi along with staff and faculty members of DAVIET remained present on the occasion.
In his welcome speech, Er. C.L Kochher lionized the efforts of Bharat Vikas Parishad to organize such a noble seminar on drug de-addiction. He congratulated the parishad for conducting a blood donation camp with the help of DAVIETians. He expressed his gratitude to Sh. Arpit Shukla in order to spare time for this welfare cause. He admired Sh. K.D. Bhandari and stated that he is probably the only politician who shuns security. To get rid of drugs, he advised to adopt good life style, good dietary habits, meditation and yoga to the audience.
Sh Harshwrdhan Sharma glorified the joint venture by Bharat Vikas Parishad and DAVIET. In his lecture he stated that all types of intoxicants are harmful to health. He created awareness on the negative effects of drugs and alcohol in society and mentioned that alcohol can lead life to death.
Sh. K.D. Bhandari, the young dynamic politician inspired the youngsters to join hands against a remarkable campaign against the drug addiction. He expressed that the police department would be set free from any political pressure when they work especially against the drug addicts.
Sh. Arpit Shukla focused that a single person can definitely bring a positive change in the whole society. He advised people that they should feel free to inform him, when they notice any drug menace in any part of the society.
Sh. Sudershan Chouhan inspired the youngsters to clutch the problem of drug addiction. In a very lucid manner, he distinguished Sanskriti from Culture. He instigated the youth to eschew valentine and friendship day and embrace blood donation and drug de-addiction days.
The students of DAVIET presented a heartrending choreography, which exposed the evil face of drug addicts. A colossal number of motivated persons donated blood in blood donation camp at convention hall of DAVIET.