Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Veteran's Marathon: A Drug-Free Tawang Campaign
Nk Chawang Ringin, a 74-year-old veteran, is running marathons to help young people in Tawang avoid drugs.
He served in the Indian Army for 20 years.
After retiring, he noticed the problem of drug use and decided to do something about it.
He gives speeches, organizes village meetings, and encourages youth to join the army instead.
He has won awards in the Tawang Marathon, proving that age is just a number.
His message is simple: Choose life over drugs!
Nk Chawang Ringin is a 74-year-old retired Indian Army veteran.
He served in the Indian Army's Intelligence Corps for two decades.
Ringin participates in marathons to raise awareness against substance abuse.
He received the Special Achiever Prize during the Tawang Marathon 3.0.
Ringin encourages youth to avoid drugs and join the Indian Army.
- Who
- Nk Chawang Ringin, a retired soldier.
- What
- Participated in the Tawang Marathon to raise awareness against substance abuse.
- When
- Served in the Indian Army for two decades, participated in the marathon in 2017, 2018, and 2025.
- Where
- Tawang, India.
- Why
- To inspire youth to avoid drugs and serve the nation.
- Name
- Nk Chawang Ringin (Retd)
- Age
- 74 (Born August 24, 1951)
- Former Service
- Indian Army, Intelligence Corps
- Years of Service
- Two decades
- Focus
- Community awareness against substance abuse
- Marathon Achievements
- 1st place in 5 km category (2017), 2nd place (2018), Special Achiever Prize (2025)
- Motto
- Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life