PULWAMA, MAY 14: As part of the ongoing 100-day campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, the Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Centre for Mental Health and Wellness, today organised a “Run for Health” event at the university campus.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, administrative officers, staff, students, local elderly residents, besides representatives from Town Welfare Committee Awantipora, Awantipora Forest Division, Sabir Abdullah High School and Mantaqi Higher Secondary School.
The run commenced from the University Main Campus and culminated at the Synthetic Athletic Track of the university amid active public participation and enthusiasm.
The programme concluded with a basic fitness session conducted by Dr. Hilal Ahmad Rather, Assistant Director, Physical Education and Sports, who highlighted the importance of regular physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing substance abuse.
Speaking on the occasion, Incharge Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, Dr. Iqbal Quraishi, appreciated the participants and collaborating organisations for their support towards the initiative. He further highlighted the university’s commitment towards promoting wellness, physical fitness and sustained awareness against drug abuse among youth and society at large.