Agartala, August 12, 2025: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha today inaugurated the state-wide ‘Bell of Awareness’ campaign, aimed at preventing substance abuse and reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS among adolescents.
The initiative, jointly organised by the School Education Department and the Tripura AIDS Control Society under the Health Department, seeks to reach approximately 2.31 lakh students from Class 8 to Class 12. The programme was launched simultaneously in 6,000 classrooms across 1,187 schools in the state.
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Speaking at the launch event at Pragya Bhavan, the Chief Minister highlighted the link between substance abuse and rising HIV/AIDS cases among youth, stressing the importance of early awareness and education. The occasion also saw the launch of the Intensified IEC Campaign to further promote awareness.
Authorities believe the programme will help instil a strong understanding of the dangers of substance use, empowering students to make healthier choices and safeguarding the next generation from addiction-related risks.
