Excelsior Sports Correspondent
RAMBAN, Nov 25: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSSO) Ramban, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare (DSWO), organized a marathon to promote the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. The event also supported the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aiming to raise awareness about substance abuse.
The marathon, symbolizing empowerment for girls and a fight against substance abuse, saw widespread participation. In the men’s category, Akshay Sharma from Udhampur secured first place, followed by Ritik Sharma from Kathua in second and Pritam Kumar from Ramban in third. In the women’s category, Samta Devi from Ramban clinched first, Rimpy Devi from Katra came second, and Shruti Devi from Ramban finished third.
The event highlighted the importance of gender equality, physical fitness, and healthy living. DSWO Rahul Gupta stressed the need to empower girls for a progressive society, underlining the district’s commitment to creating equal opportunities for all.
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