category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today launched a campaign to create sensitivity towards children suffering from thalassemia disease and to curb drug abuse among the youth. This campaign was launched under the joint aegis of Haryana Child Welfare Welfare Council and Human Care Medical Charitable Trust, at Kalagram, Chandigarh. He flagged off the marathon on this occasion. Bandaru Dattatraya said that thalassemia is a genetic disorder. This genetic disorder needs frequent blood transfusions. For this, help can be obtained from blood donors in the society. He urged the youth to donate blood by participating in blood donation camps organized from time to time so that children suffering from these genetic diseases like thalassemia and haemophilia can be treated on time so as to save their lives. He said that parents should also be aware about the symptoms of thalassemia and haemophilia diseases. Calling upon the youth, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya said that they should always keep themselves away from the company of drug addicts. He urged them to perform yoga everyday. He said that today s youth spend most of their time on social media while some are leading an isolated life which harms their mental and physical health as well. He urged the youth to join gymnasiums and participate in other sports activities and take care of their health. He said that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. The Governor also honoured the children who participated in the marathon. (editor dailyworld.in)