{"id":17155,"date":"2024-07-21T21:35:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T16:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=17155"},"modified":"2024-07-21T21:35:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-21T16:05:46","slug":"mit-adt-students-promote-de-addiction-through-trek-and-cleanliness-drive-in-bhira-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=17155","title":{"rendered":"MIT-ADT Students Promote De-addiction through Trek and Cleanliness Drive in Bhira Village"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pune:<\/strong>&nbsp;MIT University of Art, Design and Technology recently organized a one-day trek to Bhira village, near the famous Devkund waterfall, as part of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment&#8217;s &#8216;Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan&#8217; (NMBA). This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Student Welfare Department, MIT-ADTU Adventure Club, and Kafila Adventures, aimed to spread the message of maintaining physical and mental health without resorting to drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 80 students from the university participated in the trek, which not only involved exploring the forest but also included a cleanliness campaign. The students collected garbage along the trekking path, promoting environmental conservation and demonstrating responsible tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Suraj Bhoyar, Assistant Director of the Student Welfare Department, led the initiative with support from the Loni-Kalbhor Police Station. MIT-ADT University regularly undertakes activities to strengthen the Government of India&#8217;s de-addiction campaign. Recently, a cycling expedition from Pune to Pandharpur was organized under the leadership of university rowing coach Sandeep Bhapkar, which saw enthusiastic participation from students.<br>&#8220;In recent days, we have read reports about the increasing drug consumption among the youth in Pune, a city renowned for its educational institutions. Our ongoing efforts aim to keep students away from drugs during their college life and redirect them towards adventure sports like trekking. The Vice-Chancellor and Working President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, has been a constant source of encouragement. Through activities like this trek, we appeal to all youths to cultivate healthy hobbies such as trekking,&#8221; said Dr. Suraj Bhoyar, Assistant Director of the Student Welfare Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university administration, including Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, lauded the students for their active participation and commitment to both de-addiction and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Suraj.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Suraj.png 500w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Suraj-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Suraj-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune:&nbsp;MIT University of Art, Design and Technology recently organized a one-day trek to Bhira village, near the famous Devkund waterfall, as part of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment&#8217;s &#8216;Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan&#8217; (NMBA). 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