Port Blair, May 05: An Awareness-cum-Fitness Program was organised by Hasgulla Club under the Directorate of Social Welfare at Jogger’s Park today led by Mr. Ravinder Rao, a Yoga teacher from Art of Living. Certified Yoga Instructors and Doctors from Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), South Andaman led the yoga classes, emphasising the holistic benefits of yoga and meditation in staying away from drugs.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare), emphasised the pivotal role of the initiative in fostering a vibrant and drug-free society while Dr. M.K Mahato, Doctor (IRCA), South Andaman, highlighted the availability of the 112 Helpline number (24×7) for counselling individuals struggling with drug addiction.
The programme is being conducted every Saturday and Sunday at Jogger’s Park from 5.30 am to 7 am.