Vijayalakshmi is undertaking a 50-day cycling mission to promote the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan among the youth.
Vijayalakshmi, a 62-year-old woman, has started a 3,000-kilometre cycling trip from Bheemavaram in Andhra Pradesh to New Delhi to support the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, according to Deccan Chronicle.
The journey, which began on October 2, aims to highlight the risks of drug consumption among young people. She intends to complete the trek in 50 days and is scheduled to arrive in the national capital on December 10.
Having already covered approximately 800 kilometres, she has visited 40 colleges as part of her mission. She stated to ANI that she is not a cyclist but has taken up this task to encourage parents and citizens to help build a drug-free society.
Vijayalakshmi said she has a target of reaching one lakh children and expressed happiness that some students have pledged to become anti-drug soldiers. She also noted that her route includes visiting areas impacted by drug use and meeting with police officials.
The Telangana State Eagle Force recently welcomed her, with Superintendent of Police Sitharam praising her courage. Sitharam said that everyone must participate in this mission to help educate the youth about the health hazards of drug abuse.
