The Dakshina Kannada District RGUHS Colleges Management Association, in collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, organized a Massive Walkathon on 29th November 2025 as part of the Anti-Drug and Organ Donation Awareness Campaign. The initiative aimed to educate the public about the harmful effects of drug abuse and highlight the importance of organ donation under the national movement Nasha Mukth Bharath.
The walkathon was flagged off at Mangala Stadium, Mangaluru, with enthusiastic participation from students of various RGUHS-affiliated colleges across Dakshina Kannada. The theme for this year’s campaign was “Freedom from addiction is our right.”
From Arkula Manaswini College of Nursing, a total of 34 students and 3 faculty members actively took part in the event. They represented the institution with commendable discipline and enthusiasm, spreading awareness through slogans, banners, and meaningful interactions with the public along the route. Their participation reflected the college’s commitment to public health promotion, social responsibility, and community welfare.
The event successfully delivered strong messages on preventing substance abuse and understanding the life-saving significance of organ donation. Students shared that the walkathon was a meaningful and inspiring experience, providing them the opportunity to contribute to a noble cause while engaging directly with the community.
Overall, the Massive Walkathon was a well-organized and impactful event, and the active involvement of Manaswini College of Nursing added immense value to the awareness campaign.
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