Over 300 Students Participate in Sports Events Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Nasha Mukt Khel Mela
Nasha Mukt Khel Mela: More than 300 students participated in a Nasha Mukt Khel Mela in Poonch organised by the Social Welfare Department at Government Higher Secondary School Seri Khawaja under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK MARCH 14, 2026
POONCH, Mar 14: The Department of Social Welfare, Poonch organised a Nasha Mukt Khel Mela at Government Higher Secondary School Seri Khawaja on Saturday as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at raising awareness among youth about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encouraging healthy lifestyles through sports and recreational activities.
More than 300 student athletes from the institution participated in a series of sports competitions held during the event. The competitions included Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Volleyball, Badminton and Shot Put. Students took part in the activities with enthusiasm, displaying discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the programme.
Officials said the event was organised to promote the message “Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs,” while encouraging young people to adopt constructive and healthy alternatives such as sports, physical fitness and community engagement.
The programme was organised on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma, who has emphasised expanding awareness initiatives and youth engagement activities to rural and far-flung areas of the district. Officials noted that similar programmes are being conducted in educational institutions to sensitise students about the dangers of substance abuse.
Earlier, the Social Welfare Department had organised a similar awareness programme at Government Higher Secondary School Chandak as part of its ongoing campaign under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The Principal of Government Higher Secondary School Seri Khawaja, along with former Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members, local youth and residents of the area, attended the programme and appreciated the initiative taken by the Social Welfare Department. They observed that sports-based activities help channelise the energy of young people in a positive direction and encourage them to adopt healthier lifestyles.
A large number of local residents also gathered at the school ground to witness the sports events and cheer the participating students. The atmosphere remained lively throughout the day as students competed in different disciplines and interacted with peers from various classes.
Speaking on the occasion, District Social Welfare Officer Khalil A. Banday highlighted the importance of involving educational institutions and local communities in campaigns against drug abuse. He said that sports and youth engagement programmes play a vital role in spreading awareness and promoting a culture of healthy living among young people.
Banday also thanked the school administration, staff members, students and volunteers for their cooperation in organising the event and ensuring active participation in the competitions.
At the conclusion of the programme, refreshments were distributed among the participating students and volunteers. Officials said such initiatives will continue to be organised across the district as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness against substance abuse and encourage youth participation in positive community activities.
(Inputs from Social Welfare Department, Poonch)
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