Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Anti-Drug Marathon Draws 3,000 in Dhar
A big anti-drug marathon called 'Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0' happened in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Over 3,000 people, including kids, students, and athletes, joined the 8-kilometer run.
They started at the Police Lines and got T-shirts, medical help, and snacks.
They also had a quiet moment to remember soldiers who died in the Kargil War.
There was dancing, music, and cartoon characters to teach kids about staying away from drugs.
Winners got medals, certificates, and money.
Important people like the Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur and local leaders were there.
The goal was to make people aware of the dangers of drugs and encourage a drug-free life.
Over 3,000 participants joined the anti-drug marathon in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
The event was flagged off by Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur.
Participants included citizens, students, and athletes aged 13 to 60.
The marathon featured an 8-kilometer run, medical aid, refreshments, and a two-minute silence for Kargil War martyrs.
Winners were awarded medals, certificates, and cash prizes ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000.
- Who
- Over 3,000 participants including citizens, students, and athletes aged 13 to 60
- What
- Anti-drug awareness marathon under the 'Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0' campaign
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To promote a drug-free society and honor Kargil War martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Anti-Drug Advocates
Critics of Public Events
Effectiveness of Awareness Campaigns
Anti-Drug Advocates
Public events like marathons are effective in spreading awareness about drug prevention among diverse age groups.
Critics of Public Events
Some critics argue that such events may not have a lasting impact on drug prevention and could be seen as mere symbolic gestures.
- Event Name
- Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0
- Location
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Participants
- Over 3,000
- Key Speaker
- Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur
- Distance Categories
- 4 km and 8 km
- Prizes
- Medals, certificates, and cash prizes ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000