CM flags-off Walkathon to mark launch of Sports and Cultural Club of Health Department

SHIMLA 24 October, 2026

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here flagged off a walkathon from his official residence, Oak Over to the Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex, Shimla, to mark the launch of the Sports and Cultural Club of the Department of Health and Family Welfare. Officers and employees of the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare participated in the walkathon.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the primary objective of establishing the club was to promote physical fitness, mental well-being, sportsmanship, cultural activities and a healthy lifestyle among officers and employees of the department. He expressed hope that the club would play a significant role in promoting teamwork, discipline, mutual cooperation and camaraderie among employees by organizing sports tournaments, athletic competitions, cultural programmes and recreational activities.
Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the club would also play an important role in identifying and nurturing sporting and cultural talent, promoting Himachal Pradesh’s traditional culture, encouraging healthy competition and strengthening unity and harmony among departmental personnel. These initiatives would help create a healthy, active and positive working environment while contributing to the welfare and all-round development of officers and employees.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Secretary Health Ashish Singhmar, Director Health Services Dr. Gopal Beri and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.