India, June 26 -- Marking the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, Symbiosis International University (SIU) on Tuesday, June 24, launched a year-long anti-drug initiative 'VIHAAN', focused on promoting a healthy, substance-free campus environment.

The campaign was officially inaugurated by Rajiv Yeravdekar, dean, faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, who outlined the campaign's multi-dimensional approach.

"Students often respond better to their peers, which is why we are building a strong student-led support network, backed by counsellors, psychiatrists, and health coaches," Yeravdekar said.

The initiative includes a series of awareness-building activities such as walkathons, street plays and seminars, a conc...