In a compelling call to action against sedentary digital habits, leading medical professionals, law enforcement officers, engineers, and community icons converged at Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI), Elahi Bagh, to mentor students on physical wellness, athletic discipline, and the critical need to break free from excessive screen addiction.
The high impact awareness and interaction session was organized under the banner of the “Stay Fit, Stay Healthy” initiative, a transformative community wellness campaign conceptualized by reputed Sports Functional Medicine and Musculoskeletal Expert, Dr. Mir Ishfaq Hussain. The campaign has rapidly evolved into a city-wide fitness movement, mobilizing prominent citizens across Srinagar’s premier sporting hubs, including the NIT Sports Arena, the scenic Dal Lake boulevard, and various athletic facilities. Through active participation in sports and powerful advocacy across digital channels, the core team continues to inspire the public to step out of their comfort zones and embrace daily physical activity.
Opening the technical sessions, noted Endocrinologist and former HoD at SKIMS, Prof. (Dr.) Shariq R. Masoodi, presented a detailed visual presentation emphasizing the medical fundamentals of regular movement and metabolic fitness for sustained long term health. Following this, renowned Pulmonologist and Professor of Pulmonary Medicine at GMC Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Naveed Nazir Shah, highlighted the role of sports activities in health and mental vitality, reminding students that a sharp, active mind flourishes best in a physically sound body. Senior IPS Officer and SSP Traffic City Srinagar, Mr. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, addressed the lifestyle challenges of the modern era, strongly cautioning students against excessive screen time and digital dependency while urging them to adopt rigorous outdoor routines.
Er. Farhan Manzoor Shah, Assistant Executive Engineer (KPDCL) and Additional Secretary of the NIT Srinagar Alumni Association, shared an inspiring personal reflection during his address. Recalling his childhood, he recounted how his parents had wished to see him become a police officer, whereas his own ambition led him toward engineering. While expressing complete satisfaction with his engineering career, Er. Farhan noted that in the evolving modern era watching global sports icons thrive, he often reflects on the unmatched power of athletics. He expressed that given the immense physical, mental, and professional avenues in modern sports, athletics has emerged as a rapidly growing, prestigious career choice that today’s youth should actively explore.
Renowned broadcaster, television presenter, and cultural activist, Azhar Hajini, highlighted the dedication behind the initiative, noting that professionals from diverse fields are voluntarily devoting time to ignite mass health awareness. In his engaging interaction, Hajini urged every student to dedicate themselves to at least one sport and take full advantage of school physical education periods. He commended the J&K Government’s initiatives that have successfully engaged lakhs of youth across the UT in sporting activities, emphasizing that society as a whole must guide children toward healthy outdoor engagement and peer play.
The formal vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Mir Ishfaq Hussain, who expressed sincere gratitude to the school management for providing a vibrant platform to connect with and mentor the younger generation. The event was also graced by prominent figures including famous ophthalmologist Dr.Sajad Quanango, well-known entrepreneur Shoukat Hussain, alongside the Principal and senior faculty members of the institute. Concluding the session, the Chairman of Green Valley Educational Institute Mohammad Yousf thanked all the visiting dignitaries for their valuable contributions and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to organizing such vital student-centric wellness programmes in the future.
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