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Haryana’s approach to drug prevention has evolved beyond enforcement to focus on empowering students with essential life skills. Recognizing that the key to keeping young people away from drugs and gangs lies in problem-solving, leadership, and resilience, we have shifted from traditional awareness programs to structured, skill-based interventions.

Our initial effort, an educational escape room costing ₹15 lakh per unit, provided an immersive learning experience where students had to think critically to “escape” the traps of drug addiction and gang involvement. While impactful, scalability was a challenge. A national-level hackathon was then held to develop Chakravyuh as a mobile game, but the idea did not gain traction.

A more sustainable solution emerged in the form of the Shape The Future Awards, an initiative that transforms Chakravyuh into a poem rather than a game. This program engages schools, principals, teachers, and students, encouraging them to integrate the anti-drug message into school activities such as debates, storytelling, leadership workshops, and creative competitions. Instead of a one-time event, the STF Awards ensure that students internalize the message over time through structured participation.