Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Friday reiterated the commitment of the district administration to eliminate the menace of drugs and its peddling from Srinagar to “save youth”.
The DC in the morning flagged off a cycle race, cyclothon under categories of 17/19 years Girls and 14 years Boys under the ‘Drug-Free Srinagar’ campaign here at Bakshi Stadium to raise mass awareness against drug abuse.
The cycle race was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Office Srinagar as part of IEC activities of the District Administration to spread mass awareness against the menace of drugs from Srinagar.
After flagging off the cycle race, the DC Srinagar, who was the chief guest on the occasion, briefly explained the importance of holding such events to create awareness among the students and in general public regarding the harmful effects of drugs on society. He made a mention of the “MISSION WAAPSI” campaign of the Srinagar District Administration launched to wean away youth from drug abuse and rehabilitate the victims of drug addiction by providing them with a dignified livelihood through proper hand-holding and guidance under government schemes.
The cycle race witnessed the participation of more than 300 students from different government and private schools of the district who pledged to eradicate the drug menace from society.
The race culminated at Indoor Sports Ground Polo View where participant students were awarded prizes. Sara from GHSS Amirakadal secured 1st Position in the 19 Years Girls category, while Wafa from GHSS Rajbagh & Medehia from GHSS Amirakadal secured 2nd & 3rd respectively in the event.
In the 17 years Girls’ age group Yumana from Iqra Educational Institute remained the winner, Nabeela from Mallinson School secured 2nd position and Farah from Tiny Hearts remained in 3rd place.
Similarly, in 14 years Boys Haseeb from Kashmir Harvard School secured 1st position and Atif Fayaz from Iqra Educational Institute got 2nd & Shabir from Legends remained in 3rd place. Consolation prizes were also awarded to the students and a special prize was awarded to Naira Mumtaz just 10 years old who was also part of the awareness event.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Ghulam Hassan, ZPEOs, Officials of YSS and Parents of the students were also present on the occasion.