Tura students raise their voices against drug abuse through a singing competition

Tura, June 12: Music became a medium for spreading awareness against substance abuse as students from across Tura participated in an inter-school group singing competition organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) campaign on Friday.

The event, jointly organised by the District Social Welfare Department, West Garo Hills, and Tura Music Academy at the Pastoral Centre, Walbakgre, brought together young performers who used music and creativity to promote the message of a drug-free society.

The competition aimed to engage youth in positive and constructive activities while creating awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of healthy lifestyles.

Former Additional Director of School Education and Literacy Charlotte W. Momin attended the programme as chief guest, while John D. Shira, president of the School Management Committee of Kilkra Kids School, and District Social Welfare Officer Madonna T. Sangma were present as special guests.

Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries encouraged students to become ambassadors of positive change and play an active role in building a drug-free society.

After a closely contested competition, Phoenix Rising Academy, Tura, emerged as the winner and received a cash prize of ₹8,000. Kilkra Kids School secured the first runner-up position and received ₹6,000, while Learning Sanctuary School finished second runner-up and was awarded ₹4,000.

Certificates were also presented to the winning teams and participants.

The performances were judged by Tesrang G. Momin, Aaron A. Sangma and Cheringra Ch. Marak of Tura Music Academy, who evaluated the participants on vocal quality, harmony, interpretation, presentation and overall stage performance.

The programme was hosted by Dr Aksha N. Sangma and coordinated by Tura Music Academy Director Tengrang R. Sangma, along with academy staff and volunteers.

Officials said initiatives such as music, arts and cultural programmes can play a key role in steering young people away from substance abuse while supporting the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony and a photo session with the winners.

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