ISSUP India Chapter successfully conducted a two-day training program for Master Trainers on the NAVCHETNA Module from June 19th to 21st, 2024, in Kolkata, West Bengal. The program aimed to enhance awareness and education on life skills and drug prevention for school students. About 10 NGOs participated, training over 30 teachers, counselors, social workers, and program managers.
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of West Bengal. It is a major financial and commercial hub of eastern and northeastern India, with a city population of 4.5 million and a metropolitan population exceeding 15 million. Known as India's cultural capital, Kolkata boasts a rich history and the highest number of Nobel laureates among Indian cities.