Awareness campaign on hazards of drug abuse held in Ramban

Ramban, June 9: Social Welfare Department Ramban, under the overall guidance of Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary organised a three km marathon to generate public awareness regarding ill effects of drug abuse and encourage education and participation of girl child under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP).

The marathon was held under the supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Rahul Gupta. He said that the Department is committed to work for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and promote Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. “Such events can play a pivotal role in promotion of healthy lifestyle among youth and also act as an agent for generating awareness among the masses”, he added.

The three km run started from Ramban Petrol Pump and culminated at District Administrative Complex Maitra.

As many as 200 runners participated in the event with great zeal and fervour. Top three runners under the Men and Women category were felicitated with prize money and momentos .

Mohammad Aqib, Preetam Kumar and Shubam Singh clinched first, second and third positions respectively in Men's category, while Samta Devi, Shruti Devi and Tanvi Katoch got first, second and third position respectively in women's category.

Winners of the event thanked the District Administration Ramban for organising such events and also appreciated the overall management of the event.