Car Nicobar Hosts Nasha Mukt Bharat Marathon Underneath the Theme “Say No to JUNG, Choose Life, Choose Freedom”

Car Nicobar | June 13, 2026

An eight-kilometre marathon selling a drug-free way of life and wholesome dwelling was efficiently organised in Car Nicobar on Saturday beneath the nationwide Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA).

The marathon was organised by the Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), ICDS (Tribal Project), Nicobar, beneath the Directorate of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the District Administration, Nicobar District. Held beneath the theme, “Say No to JUNG (Junglee Sharab), Choose Life, Choose Freedom,” the occasion aimed to create consciousness amongst youth and the group concerning the dangerous results of substance abuse whereas encouraging health, constructive existence, and social duty.

The marathon commenced from Edward Kutchat Park and lined an 8-km route as much as Kinuyka Fire Station earlier than returning to the start line by way of the identical route.

Mr. Amit Kale, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District and Chairperson of IRCA, attended the programme because the Chief Guest and flagged off the marathon. Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District, was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Naveen Kumar, Assistant Commissioner, Nicobar, members of the Tribal Councils of Car Nicobar, and officers from numerous departments had been additionally current on the event.

Delivering the welcome deal with, Mr. Tanesh Indwar, Project Coordinator of IRCA Nicobar, highlighted the targets of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and confused the significance of collective group motion in stopping substance abuse and constructing a more healthy society.

The occasion witnessed enthusiastic participation from college students, youth, sportspersons, authorities officers and members of the local people.

The competitors was held in separate classes for women and men. In the lads’s class, Mr. Sumit Das of SAI secured the primary place, adopted by Mr. Amit Ekka of SAI in second place and Mr. Sydney Enock of ITI, Car Nicobar, in third place. Mr. Gaurav Kumar of ITI, Car Nicobar, obtained the comfort prize.

In the ladies’s class, Ms. Janki of SAI emerged because the winner, whereas Ms. Shamiksha of SAI secured the second place. Ms. Mohini of Kinuyka Village completed third, and Ms. Gloria of Malacca Village obtained the comfort prize.

The winners had been introduced with money prizes and trophies by Superintendent of Police Mr. Rahul L. Nair and Dr. Naveen Kumar, Assistant Commissioner (HQ), Car Nicobar.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Rahul L. Nair underscored the significance of constructing a drug-free future and urged younger individuals to have interaction in constructive actions that promote well being, self-discipline and social duty. He appreciated the efforts of IRCA, ICDS, the District Administration, Tribal Councils and all stakeholders for his or her dedication to spreading consciousness in opposition to substance abuse and advancing the imaginative and prescient of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.

The organisers mentioned the marathon efficiently conveyed the message of adopting a wholesome and addiction-free way of life, reaffirming Nicobar District’s dedication to attaining the targets of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

The profitable conduct of the occasion was supported by Police Station, Car Nicobar, which ensured easy site visitors administration and legislation and order preparations, whereas BJR Hospital, Car Nicobar, offered first-aid and medical help all through the programme.

The occasion concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Sheela Kar, CDPO, ICDS (Tribal Project), Car Nicobar, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, Tribal Council members, officers, members, volunteers and all stakeholders for his or her assist and contribution.

Meanwhile, as a part of the continuing actions beneath the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in Nicobar District, a sequence of consciousness programmes will likely be organised within the coming days. These will embody screenings of brief movies on “Nasha Mukt Nicobar” and “Nasha Mukt Bharat”, consciousness classes on substance abuse prevention, capacity-building programmes, nukkad nataks (road performs), banner and poster campaigns, group outreach actions, a knockout desk tennis match and a closing ceremony to additional strengthen the message of a drug-free and wholesome society.