The Department of Youth Services & Sports (YSS), Poonch, continued its district-wide campaign under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan by organising cricket matches, fencing sessions, awareness programmes, coaching activities, and various sporting events across different schools and sports zones of the district.
The initiative, as per a DYSS statement, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, youth, and sports enthusiasts. A total of 1,398 participants took part in a wide range of sports, fitness, coaching, and awareness activities aimed at promoting physical well-being, healthy lifestyles, and the vision of a drug-free society.
The programmes highlighted the importance of regular physical exercise, fitness, discipline, and healthy living while spreading the message of a drug-free lifestyle. Participants actively engaged in cricket matches, fencing sessions, fitness drills, and coaching activities organised across various schools and sports zones, reinforcing the vital role of sports in maintaining a healthy and balanced life.
Several awareness rallies, interactive sessions, and educational programmes were also organised to sensitise students and youth about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of adopting positive habits through sports and physical activity. Participants were encouraged to stay away from substance abuse and contribute towards building a healthy, vibrant, and drug-free society.
On the occasion, all participants took a collective pledge against drug abuse and reaffirmed their commitment to leading disciplined lives, promoting healthy practices, and supporting the vision of a Drug-Free India.
The programmes generated tremendous enthusiasm and reflected the department’s unwavering commitment to youth development, fitness promotion, and public awareness through sports.
The activities were conducted under the guidance and supervision of Mohd Qasim, DYSSO Poonch, and Vijay Kumar Sharma, Activity Incharge, who appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students, teachers, field staff, and sports personnel in making the initiative a grand success.
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