SST College Students Win Top Spots in Kalyan Red Run Competition

A total of 221 students from 60 colleges across the district gathered at Saket College in Kalyan to participate in a district-level Red Run competition and health awareness rally on the occasion of International Youth Day. The initiative was conducted as part of an intensified ICTC campaign under the guidance of the District AIDS Control and Prevention Department, Thane.

In the boys’ section of the Red Run competition, Mohammed Adil Rahim of SST College secured the first position. Aman Yadav from host institution Saket College finished in second place, while Rohit Sanga achieved the third position among the participants.

The girls’ category saw Manisha Rathod, also representing SST College, emerge as the overall winner of the race. Trupti Bhoir secured second place, and Sujata Mandekar completed the top three by finishing third. At the conclusion of the event, all winners were formally presented with certificates and mementoes.

In addition to the running event, an awareness rally was organized with the participation of approximately 450 students and staff members. The rally focused on creating broad awareness regarding HIV/AIDS prevention, the importance of regular health testing, safe practices, the availability of medical treatment, and the necessity to dispel misconceptions surrounding the disease.

The entire programme was presided over by District Surgeon Dr Kailas Pawar. A number of health officials, guests, and teachers were present for the event, including Dr Mrunal Rahud, Shobha Nair, Dr Pournima Dahake, Ratan Gadhave, Jeevan Vichare, Dr Prasina Biju, Sanjay Chaudhary, Pramod Tiwari, and Vidya Prakash Maurya.

Officials stated that the primary objective of organizing the initiative was to encourage young people across the region to adopt a more informed and responsible approach towards their health, while continuing to promote public awareness regarding HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.