Mingkeng Osik
Pasighat, Mar 4: Marking its annual foundation day, the Jawaharlal Nehru College Pasighat Alumni Association (JNCPAA) extended its outreach efforts by engaging with residents of the Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre in Pasighat.
The initiative, which included direct interaction with inmates and a donation of essential supplies, was aimed at fostering dialogue on addiction and recovery while reinforcing community support for rehabilitation efforts.
During the visit, members of JNCPAA interacted with the inmates, listening to their experiences and struggles with substance abuse. Many residents shared personal accounts of their journey through addiction and their efforts towards recovery within the centre.
The interaction provided insights into the challenges faced by individuals battling addiction and underscored the need for greater community involvement in rehabilitation initiatives.
As part of the outreach, the alumni association donated food supplies, including rice and vegetables, to the centre. The gesture, according to members, was intended to offer tangible support while also encouraging broader community participation in addressing addiction-related issues.
Speaking on the occasion, JNCPAA president Anning Borang highlighted the significance of the alumni association’s formal registration, a development that he credited to the efforts of Jawaharlal Nehru College Pasighat principal, Tashi Taloh.
Borang emphasized that the association’s official status would enable it to take up more structured social initiatives in the future. He further urged the inmates to use their experiences to support others struggling with addiction, stating that their stories of resilience could serve as motivation for those undergoing rehabilitation.
JNCPAA general secretary Kalen Komut stressed the importance of learning from the experiences of those at the centre, noting that the outreach program was designed to build understanding and offer encouragement. He commended the inmates for their perseverance and encouraged them to reintegrate into society with renewed purpose.
The outreach program was led by Borang and Komut in the presence of Taloh and other members of JNCPAA, reflecting the association’s commitment to engaging with social issues beyond the academic sphere. The initiative highlighted the potential for alumni networks to play a meaningful role in community-driven efforts to address addiction and rehabilitation challenges.