Bandipora, March 18: To mark the celebration of 75 years of independence Zonal Physical Education Department Thursday organized a marathon race/Padyatra.
The marathon race was flagged off by the Zonal Physical Education Officer Safoora Akhter started from Takiya Ahmad Shah and culminated at Government Higher Secondary School Nadihal.
Students from different educational institutions of block Bandipora participated in the Yatra. As many as 150 students participated in the marathon besides teaching staff, PETs, Rehbar-e-Khel and volunteers. While passing through different villages the students raised the slogans of unity and nation building.
The marathon was organized as part of series of events which shall take place under “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav". It is pertinent to mention that the nation is now a few weeks away from the 75th anniversary of Independence. To commemorate the monumental occasion, all the departments and ministries will host a set of activities to signify the importance of the goal of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. The central government has launched Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav this month from March 12 to April 5, 2021. The idea behind the Mahotsav that starts the celebration of 75 years of India's independence 75 weeks before 15th August, 2022 and extends upto independence day 2023 is to showcase accomplishments since 1947 so as to instill a sense of pride.
Principal Higher Secondary School Nadihal Abdul Majid Malla, Major R Jamwal were among others who participated in the event. On the occasion, participants were honoured with mementos and medals.
