District-level anti-drug campaign concludes in Thrissur
The district-level valedictory function of the Statewide anti-drug campaign, 'Kick Drugs, Say Yes to Sports,' organised by the Kerala Sports department, was inaugurated by Minister for Sports V. Abdurahiman at the Ente Keralam expo venue in Thrissur on Saturday.
'Children learn to win and lose in the playgrounds, shaping their character and resilience. The anti-drug campaign aims to revitalise the State's playgrounds, nurture more sporting talents, and eliminate the menace of substance abuse among youth,' he said.
As part of the campaign's final leg, a walkathon, aimed at creating awareness against drugs, was flagged off in front of the Thrissur Aquatics Complex by MLA A.C. Moideen. District Collector Arjun Pandian led a marathon. MLA E.T. Tyson delivered the anti-drug pledge.
The function also saw the distribution of prizes to the winners of the district-level anti-drug marathon, with Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu presenting the awards. Mr. Moideen presided over the event.
The event featured a variety of cultural performances, drawing strong participation from students and youth. The Statewide anti-drugs rally, which began in Kasaragod on May 5, is scheduled to conclude in Malappuram on May 26.
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