Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Feb 28:
Joint Commissioner (H ealth & Sanitation) Jammu Municipal Corporation has today flagged off a bikers expedition on the eve of International Women’s Day. In this expedition 30 women bikers will cover Border Roads from Kathua to Poonch with their crew highlighting awareness against drug abuse and protection of borders from illegal trafficking of drugs.
They will also take the Swachhata Pledge with the people in the border villages. The expedition convey will cover 850 KM and pass through five district i.e. Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Rajouri & Poonch. The Joint Commissioner (H&S), JMC Mr. Abdul Star appreciated the efforts of Shakti Udghosh Foundation, NGO behind this initiative.
He emphasized that drug is the biggest challenge faced by society and we all must join hands to come on a common platform to fight against this evil.
The key features of the program are as follows:
A moving campaign, carrying a message of accelerating action against addiction and its consequences
Small talks at the border locations with the presence of Border Residents and Public representatives propagating the message of drug free borders.
Accelerate Action Challenge where youngsters pledge to take a stand against drugs.
To promote awareness among the masses regarding Swachh Survekshan 2024 and to take Swachhta pledge with the masses.
T-shirts on behalf of JMC were distributed to the participants which also has a QR code for citizen feedback, Swachh Survekshan 2024.
The objective of the program is to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 showcasing strength and leveraging the theme “Ride for strength, break the chain, say no drugs, let’s sustain!
Female Bikers from Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan are joining.
Health Officer, JMC, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, JMC and other staff of JMC were also present on the spot.
