What happens when future social workers begin to see prevention not as someone else’s responsibility, but as their own? A conversation in Amritsar brought together students, practitioners and young health advocates to explore addiction, tobacco, e-cigarettes , environmental protection and the changing role of social work. At its heart was a simple but powerful message: “ Prevention Is Social” — and the journey from welfare to well-being begins with us. By Saloni Pal Master of Social Work Student, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar On 25 July 2026 , the Faculty of Social Work, Department of Sociology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, organised a group discussion with social work students on health, addiction prevention and the changing role of social workers. Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan , Founder and Chairperson, Nada India Foundation , was the Chief Guest. ...
Young India Network is a youth (14-30 years) driven network for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and its risk factors, formed with a vision of having a meaningful involvement of youth and People Living With NCDs in the advocacy of health agenda in India with a primary focus on alcohol and drug use as major risk factors for both communicable and NCDs. It aims to contribute in achieving the Goal 3 of Sustainable Development Goals,ensuring healthy lives .