An Essay Writing Competition on Anti-Drug Awareness was conducted in the college on 12 August 2026 in accordance with the initiative announced by Collegiate Education – Government of Tamil Nadu, with the aim of creating awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encouraging them to make healthy and responsible choices. Students were invited to participate in Tamil or English and express their views on thought-provoking topics such as “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life,” “The Power of a Drug-Free Choice,” “Prevention Starts with Us,” “My Bright Future Without Drugs,” “Empowering Youth for a Drug-Free Tomorrow,” “Healthy Choices, Healthy Future,” “Breaking the Chain of Addiction,” and “The Impact of Drugs on Society.” The competition provided students with an opportunity to share their ideas on preventing drug abuse and promoting a healthy, safe, and drug-free society. The active participation of students reflected their awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of responsible choices, while the programme encouraged them to become responsible ambassadors for a drug-free campus and society.