01-06-2025
District collector flags off awareness walk in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi District Collector K. Elambahavath flagged off and participated in an awareness walk themed 'Lets Walk and Gain Health' (Nadappom Nalamperuvom) held in Thoothukudi on Sunday.
Organised by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the initiative aims to encourage the public to adopt walking as a daily habit for better health. As part of this initiative, the awareness walk was conducted in Thoothukudi.
The walk commenced from St. Mary's college on the north coast road and covered around 8-km passing through key locations such as Mattakadai, Boobalarayapuram, Karuppatti Society Junction, before concluding at the starting point near St Mary's college.
A special medical camp was also organised along the route for the benefit of participants, which was later visited by Mr. Elambahavath.
Thoothukudi District Superintendent of Police Albert John, Thoothukudi Deputy Director (Health) Yazhini and others took part.