No.237/2021-2022

Lunglei the 13th August 2021 - To mark the completion of 75 years of Independence and to honour the freedom struggle and its heroes, the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Lunglei District is prepaing to celebrate  'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' by initiating various activities with regards to health, sanitation, fitness, cleanliness etc across the District. As a part of this initiative, and in line with other selected Districts across the country, Lunglei District will organize ‘Fit India Freedom Run 2.0’ on 21st August, 2021 (Saturday).

A press conference was called today at the office chamber of the Deputy Commissioner Pu Kulothungan A to discuss preparation for ‘Fit India Freedom Run 2.0’ for Lunglei District.

NYK Lunglei District Youth Officer Pu David Lallawmsanga was tasked with the responsibility of finalizing the list of participants and getting materials such as T Shirt, face masks, banners etc ready for the event. Prominent people, Public Representatives, PRI leaders, social workers, sports persons, media personalities, and Army personnel etc will take part in the event that will be conducted with strict adherence to Covid Appropriate Behavior (CAB). I&PR Department & the media will do the necessary publicity and coverage of important events.

The aim of the Freedom Run is to encourage people to take up fitness activities such as running and sports in their daily lives and get freedom from obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety, diseases etc. Through this campaign, citizens will be given call to make a resolve to include physical activity of at least 30 minutes daily in their lives. The key activities of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 include pledge, rendering of National Anthem, Freedom Run, cultural functions at venues, awareness among Youth Volunteers to participate and also organize similar Freedom Runs in their villages. People can register and upload their run on Fit India portal fitindia.gov.in and promote freedom run on their social media channels with #Run4India and #AzadikaAmritMahotsav.