Buddy Program
BUDDY PROGRAM
DRUG PREVENTION & DE-ADDICTION PROGRAM OF GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
2018-2021
The objectives of buddy program is to prevent drug abuse among youth by sharing knowledge about harmful effects of drugs , fostering behavioral skills, creating positive peer networks of buddy groups and developing a support system for treatment in community health centres .
Intended Outcomes of the Buddy Program
- To combat the alarming menace of Drug Addiction among the youth of Punjab
- Empower the Youth of Punjab with knowledge and life skills and reduce experimental use of drugs.
- Structure Positive Peer networks to counteract Negative/Deviant Peer pressure.
- To provide treatment and rehabilitation centres for drug dependent students
Participation of students and faculty members in Implementation of Buddy program
| Session | 2018-2019
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2019-2020
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2020-2021
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| Programme Leader | Dr Sangeeta Handa | Dr Simrat Kaur
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Dr Simrat Kaur |
| No. Of Students Participated | 8215 | 8175 | 8035
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| Budy groups | Buddy groups: 1643
Faculty members :168
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Buddy groups:1635
Faculty members :169 |
Buddy groups:1607
Faculty members:164 |
| Master Trainers | Dr Gurpreet K Sandhu , Dr Shilpa Modi, Asst. Prof Kuldeep and Asst, Prof Iqra Farooqui
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Dr Gurpreet K Sandhu , Dr Shilpa Modi, Asst. Prof Kuldeep and Asst, Prof Iqra Farooqui
DAPO : Asst.Prof Rittuparan Kaushal
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Dr Shilpa Modi & Dr Gurpreet K Sandhu
DAPO: Asst.Prof. Rittuparan Kaushal Drug Abuse Counselling : Asst. Prof Amandeep Kaur Nodal Officer : DR GURPREET K SANDHU
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The Virtual Mode : Buddy Program Calendar from 1st July , 2020 to 30th June, 2021 as follows: (zoom , Google meet , Microsoft teams, Webex
| • Online workshop on Drug refusal skill training (Dr Shilpa Modi Master Trainer ) |
| • Webinars on economic cost of drug abuse by Dr Megha Thakur : Department of Commerce |
| • Webinar on drug abuse prevention by Prof Anupam Mishra : Department of Management |
| • Webinar on Peer support and Drug prevention ( Prof Amandeep Singh Community Psychologists IIT Ropar ) |
| • Webinar on role of life skill training and drug prevention by Dr Gurpreet Kaur Sandhu , 24th June , 2021 |
| • Creative potpourri of posters , perspectives on International Day against Drug Abuse , 26th June, 2021 : Prof Loveleen Parmar (Department of English ) |
| • Participation by The NCC Cadets on the international Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June , 2021 in the Virtual Presentations on the Digital Media |
| • Drug abuse counselling : Dr Shilpa Modi , Dr Gurpreet Kaur Sandhu & Assistant Prof Amandeep Kaur (Department of Psychology ) |
| • Webinar on Drug Refusal Skills on 27th Nov, 2020 by Dr Shilpa Modi |
Buddy Program Evaluation
- Despite the staff constraints , the buddy program was sucessfully implemented in the Govt. Mohindra College.
- The District administration applauded the calendar of Buddy activities conducted at the Govt. Mohindra College .
- The most noteworthy feature was the continuity of the Buddy Program during the Covid-19 pandemic through digital and social media platforms.
- The students enthusiastically participated in the Life skills development module of the program and appreciated it the most.
- The feedback of the students was positive and their participation was overwhelming. They shared a candid opinion of the Buddy Program.
- The students demanded a Drug Abuse Counselling Centre and preferred one-on-one confidential counselling sessions .