Himachal to launch statewide Anti-Chitta Walkathon on Nov 15

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the campaign against chitta (heroin) in the state would be transformed into a mass movement, stressing that the participation of every citizen was crucial. He was presiding over a review meeting here on Friday, regarding preparations for the Anti-Chitta Walkathon, to be held in Shimla on 15 November 2025.

The Chief Minister said that registration for participation in this walkathon could be done by scanning a barcode. Various awareness activities would be organized during the walkathon from Ridge to Chaura Maidan, which would be participated by the youth, students, and people from various sections of society.

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Sukhu directed the concerned departments to complete all preparations in a timely manner to make this event a success. This campaign would continue for the next three months, and it was going to be a decisive battle against chitta.

He stated that the state government was committed to completely eradicating the chitta and no person involved in this trade would be spared.

The Chief Minister said that after the state-level Anti-Chitta Walkathon, various events against it would also be organized at the district and sub-divisional levels. The cabinet members, all MLAs, and prominent people from the society would also participate in these events.

Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari gave detailed information about various preparations for the walkathon.