Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Date(s): 30th September 2026
Time: 12.00 AM to 1.00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall
Resource Person: Dr. Viniya Lokhande
Participants PGDM SEM I Students – Batch 2026-2028
Faculty Coordinator Dr. Viniya Lokhande
Student Coordinator Rotaractors of RCDYPBS
Organizer Rotaract Club, Dr. D Y Patil B- School, Pune
Objectives:
The key objectives of the guest session were to:
• Create awareness among students about the risks associated with drug use.
• Sensitize students towards the social and personal consequences of substance abuse.
• Encourage students to make informed and responsible choices.
• Promote awareness about safety, prevention, and responsible behaviour.
• Provide students with an opportunity to interact with a police officer and gain practical insights.
• Strengthen the broader objective of KAVACH – Building a Culture of Safety for Students and Society.
Detail Report
As part of the KAVACH – Building a Culture of Safety for Students and Society initiative, the Rotaract Club of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune successfully organized a Guest Session on “DRUGS: Think You Know It All? Think Again” on 30 September 2026 at the Seminar Hall.
The session was conducted by Shri Vitthal Salunkhe, Senior Police Inspector, Wakad Police Station, Pimpri-Chinchwad Commissionerate. The session aimed to create awareness among students regarding drugs and their associated risks and to encourage responsible decision-making and a safety-oriented mindset.
Event Proceedings
The session commenced at 12:00 noon with a formal welcome to the guest speaker, faculty members, and students.
Shri Vitthal Salunkhe, Senior Police Inspector, Wakad Police Station, Pimpri-Chinchwad Commissionerate, addressed the students on the theme “DRUGS: Think You Know It All? Think Again.”
The session focused on creating awareness about the importance of staying informed, making responsible choices, and understanding the potential risks associated with drugs. The speaker brought a practical perspective to the discussion through his professional experience in law enforcement.
The session encouraged students to reflect on the importance of personal responsibility, awareness, and preventive action in maintaining a safe environment for themselves and society.
Session concluded with Vote of thanks.
Student Engagement
The guest session provided students with an opportunity to engage with a practicing law-enforcement professional and gain insights beyond the conventional classroom environment.
The interaction encouraged students to think critically about the consequences of risky choices and the importance of awareness and responsible behaviour.
The session also provided a platform for students to understand the relevance of safety awareness in their personal lives as well as in the wider community.
Learning Outcomes
After attending the session, students were able to:
1. Identify the importance of awareness and preventive action concerning drugs.
2. Understand the potential risks and consequences associated with substance abuse.
3. Recognize the importance of responsible decision-making.
4. Demonstrate greater awareness of safety and responsible behaviour.
5. Develop a more informed and cautious approach towards drug-related issues.
6. Appreciate the role of law-enforcement agencies in maintaining community safety.
Conclusion
The KAVACH – Day 2: Guest Session – “DRUGS: Think You Know It All? Think Again” was successfully conducted by the Rotaract Club of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune on 30 September 2026.
The session provided students with an informative and meaningful interaction with Shri Vitthal Salunkhe, Senior Police Inspector, Wakad Police Station, Pimpri-Chinchwad Commissionerate. His professional perspective helped reinforce the importance of awareness, prevention, responsible choices, and safety.