Chandigarh, September 28 - Haryana Public Works Minister Mr. Ranbir Singh Gangwa, under the Namo Youth Marathon-2025, thousands of youths ran in Barwala (Hisar) and instilled patriotism and discipline and took a pledge to eradicate drug addiction from the root. During this, the Minister flagged off the marathon and, while encouraging the youth, himself ran with them. Thousands of citizens of the area, especially the youth, participated in the marathon.
Cabinet Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa was addressing the youth during the Namo Youth Marathon in Barwala. The central and state governments have cracked down on drugs by launching unique programs like Fit India Movement, Rahagiri, Cyclothon, Marathon and Dhakad. He said that the Haryana government has organized more than 2700 programs across the state to strengthen the mental and physical health of the youth. Lakhs of people have participated in these programs. 162 drug-free centers are being operated in the state. Drug-free wards have also been established in government colleges, apart from this, drug-free centers are being operated in civil hospitals of 13 districts. The result of all these efforts is that so far 3350 villages and 876 wards of cities have been declared drug-free.