A walkathon to aware people on living healthy and happy lifestyle under Fit India Movement was convened at block headquarter, Khaltse on January 18.

Tsering Motup, SDM, Khaltse said that the progress of any nation depends on the good health of its people. Citing the phrase, ‘Health is Wealth’, he urged the people to give priority to their health and live a healthy life. 

He expressed hope that such programmes shall be conducted in the near future with greater participation from all the Halqa Panchayats of the block.  
        
Explaining the importance of physical activities to live a healthy life, Counselor of Medical Department mentioned about certain diseases that are caused due to unhealthy lifestyle like diabetes, hypertension, kidney failure, cancer etc. She urged to incorporate lots of activity in their lifestyle to maintain good physical and mental health. 

BDC, Khaltse, Officers and officials of different departments, sarpanches and members of Halqa Panchayat, Khaltse and Lamayuru and also the villagers in participated with great enthusiasm.