Chennithala inaugurates VENDA Cup inter-school football tournament against drug abuse
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated the VENDA Cup 2026, a large-scale inter-school football tournament in Kerala aimed at promoting a drug-free environment. The initiative emphasizes using sports as a tool for social awareness and youth development.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the use of sports as a public health and social intervention strategy to combat substance abuse.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated the nineth edition of VENDA Cup 2026 - Game for S.A.F.E. (Substance Abuse-Free Environment), organised by Allianz Services India, at the Jimmy George Sports Hub in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chennithala said the support extended by initiatives like the VENDA Cup towards Operation Toofan is immense. “We are all committed to make Keralam a drug-free State and in coming days, with all the support and united efforts of all, we can achieve it,” he said.
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