_Fit India Campaign_ *DDC flags off Marathon rally at Doda* _Urged youth of the district to uphold the principles of healthy life to stay fit_

Doda,December 31: To generate awareness among the common masses about value of healthy life and especially about Fit India campaign, the District Administration Doda today organized a Marathon rally here from District Headquarter.

 

District Development Commissioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode flagged off the Marathon rally, which started from Sports Stadium Doda and passed through Dessa Chowk, Dak Bungalow, and culminated at Ganpat bridge Pull Doda.

 

Pertinent to mention here that, the DDC alongwith other officers from Police and Civil Administration too participation in the marathon, adding to this approximately more than 600 children including girls and boys from different schools of various age groups also participated enthusiastically in the marathon.

 

The DDC highlighted the importance of physical and mental fitness in the development of healthy society. He said that the main objective of organizing this awareness rally is to sensitize the common masses especially youth about the Fit India campaign launched by the Government of India.

 

He said that Marathon is the best way to keep the body fit and healthy. He further added that the campaign is aimed at encouraging people especially young generation to include physical activity and sports in their day today life to stay physically fit and active in order to contribute to nation building.

 

He also appealed to the common masses especially young generation of the district to actively follow the principles of healthy life to stay fit.

 

Among others participated in the program are CPO Doda, SP operations, SDM Thathri,DIO DODA,Dy SP Headquarters,DYSSO Doda, besides other officials of sports department.