Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Himachal Pradesh Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign at Boxing Event
The Himachal Pradesh government is working harder to stop drug use.
The Chief Minister spoke at a boxing event held in memory of Virbhadra Singh.
The government is giving more money to athletes who win international competitions, and athletes can now take special time off for sports.
The boxing event was to remember Virbhadra Singh and warn young people about the dangers of drugs.
Himachal Pradesh government intensifies its anti-drug campaign.
The Chief Minister spoke at the Virbhadra Singh Memorial Pro-Boxing Championship.
The government is increasing prize money for international competition winners.
Special leave provisions are now available for athletes.
The championship aimed to honor Virbhadra Singh and raise awareness against drugs.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Pro-Boxing International Championship
- When
- Sunday, June 22
- Where
- The Ridge, Shimla
- Why
- To honor the late Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and to raise awareness against drug abuse and promote sports.
Government Initiatives
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Prize Money
Government Initiatives
The government is actively increasing prize money for international winners.
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Athlete Support
Government Initiatives
Special leave provisions are made for athletes.
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- Event
- Virbhadra Singh Memorial Pro-Boxing International Championship
- Location
- The Ridge, Shimla
- Inaugurated by
- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Chief Minister
- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Theme
- Promoting sports, drug abuse awareness
- Honoring
- Former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh