The threat of the youngest mind losing its purity and innocence through various forms of indecency, prohibited information, and readily available addictive substances looms large in today’s disturbed, distracted, and convoluted era of globalization and high-end technology in the hands of even a toddler. Therefore, it’s critical to raise awareness as soon as possible about the most readily accessible addictive substances for children, such as smoking, alcoholism, vaping, and smartphones.

Under the enterprising leadership of the socially conscious Director Suman Sood and the Coordinator Ananya Roy Choudhury, B.D. Memorial Junior School has clearly understood the aforementioned fact and, for the third time, partnered with Bobby Chakraborty, a renowned actor, activist, and method acting teacher from Kolkata, India, to empower their fourth and fifth grade students through his worldwide, free Anti Addiction Campaign no.467, titled “I am The King of My Mind”.

The young minds were permanently changed by Bobby’s powerful and enjoyable adda session, during which they interacted enthusiastically with their beloved “Bobby Dada” and learned practical strategies for avoiding various addictions and negative social trends, such as bullying, online obscenity to gain popularity, abusive language, and gambling through online games etc.

Active soldier Darsh Singh (IV) served as the session’s official photographer, with help from “The First Soldier” and “The Trendsetter” as well as Prachishree Punyattoya (IV), who was the most excited soldier.

Bobby’s small soldiers were drawn to the cause by the intriguing social experiments involving Soldiers Nehal and Angshudip.

In addition to Darsh, the winners of the last surprise contest, soldiers Anwesha Bera (V), Krittika Mukherjee (IV), and Avnish Chakraborty (IV), received special awards, customized Soldiers’ T-shirts, and Community Service Certificates from Bobby.

Priyanka Dutta