Welcome to the Buddy Programme

DRUG PREVENTION & DE-ADDICTION PROGRAM OF GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

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What is Buddy Programme?

Also known as “Tu Mera Buddy”

Buddy Programme Activity

"Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life"

The Buddy Program is a flagship anti-drug initiative launched by the Government of Punjab on August 15, 2018, to combat drug abuse among youth through peer education and support.

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 .

Key Objectives

Structured framework designed to prevent drug abuse, leverage positive peer networks, and enable early intervention among students and young adults.

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Prevent Drug Abuse

Educate children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18–25) about the harmful physical, mental, and social effects of drugs.

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Positive Peer Pressure

Build supportive peer networks to counter negative social pressures and encourage healthy behavior.

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Early Identification

Spot early signs of substance use or behavioral changes among students for timely intervention and rehabilitation.

The Process

How the Programme Works

"Buddies Watch, Mentors Guide: Together We End the Menace Inside!"

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Buddy Groups

Small groups of up to five classmates or peers from the same section/class are formed in schools, colleges, and universities.

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Senior Buddies

A teacher or faculty member is assigned as a "Senior Buddy" to supervise each group, guide discussions, and coordinate anti-drug activities.

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Peer Care and Monitoring

Buddies look out for one another, share academic and personal support, discuss the dangers of drugs regularly, and report warning signs to teachers or parents if intervention is needed.

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Activities

Institutions conduct weekly discussions, poster-making competitions, slogan writing, awareness lectures, and rallies under the program.

Programme Team

Meet the Coordinators

The people responsible for coordinating and supporting the Buddy Programme.

Programme Coordinator

Mr.Jagdeep Singh

Programme Coordinator

Assistant Professor,
Department. Of Computer Science

Assistant Coordinator

Dr. Kajal Kiran

Assistant Coordinator

Assistant Professor
Head, Department of Commerce