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On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, P. A. College of Engineering (PACE) proudly took part in the historic Drug-Free Mangaluru Walkathon 2023. This significant event, organized by the Mangaluru City Police under the leadership of Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, witnessed an overwhelming turnout of students and faculty members from PACE.
Over 6000 students from nearly 120 educational institutions in and around Mangaluru came together to walk with enthusiasm and purpose, united by a common cause – raising awareness about the perils of drug addiction. The event aimed to inspire students, youth, and adults to abstain from drug abuse.
The walkathon route spanned from Town Hall to Mangala Stadium, and it was inaugurated by esteemed dignitaries, including D.K. District Minister in Charge Dinesh Gundu Rao, M. P. Nalin Kumar Kateel, and M. L. A. Vedavyas Kamath, along with the passionate leadership of Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal and other dedicated police officials.
Notably, Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal of PACE, Dr. Sayyad Ameen, Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. C V Pujar, in charge of the Environment Cell at PACE, Prof Ismail S, who oversees the NSS unit at PACE, and Prof. Wasim Hussain, a faculty member in the Department of English, along with approximately 150 PACE students, actively participated in this event.
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal commended the PACE fraternity for their invaluable support in this noble cause during an interaction with Dr. Ramis M.K, the Principal of PACE, after the program.
This event exemplifies the power of collaboration between educational institutions and law enforcement in advocating for a drug-free future and fostering a sense of responsibility among the youth.