Port Blair, Oct 08: Directorate of social welfare, Andaman and Nicobar conducted “Fit For Life:Drugs Awareness Fitness Programme” as a NASHA MUKT ABHYAN on 8th Oct 2023 at Joggers Park, South Andaman in conjunction with NCC. Cadets from 1 (A&N) INDEP INF COY NCC and 1 AN NAVAL UNIT NCC alongwith PI staff and ANOs participated in the programme.
Subject experts educated the cadets on fitness as a valuable component of substance abuse recovery, benefits of exercise physical and psychological support during recovery by reducing cravings, improving mood ,increasing self esteem, promoting overall well being and importance of physical exercises in the day to day life. Fitness to reduce the percentage of lifestyle diseases as a very important aspect of the daily routine to be adopted by all.
