A. Paul Francis Ravichandran, Bishop in Madras for the Church of South India (CSI) Diocese of Madras, flags off the Youth Anti-Drug Run organised by the CSI Diocese of Madras Board for Youth Works at Olcott Memorial School in Besant Nagar, Chennai, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: UMESH KUMAR V
The Church of South India (CSI), Diocese of Madras organised a run in Besant Nagar on Saturday highlighting the adverse effects of drugs and substance abuse on physical and mental health, family relationships, education, and the future of the youth.
The participants highlighted the need for families and communities to work together for prevention, awareness, and support for those affected by substance abuse. About 500 youth participated in the run, which was flagged off from Olcott Memorial School, Besant Nagar by A. Paul Francis Ravichandran, Bishop in Madras. The participants made their way through parts of Besant Nagar highlighting the importance of healthy, responsible, and drug-free lives before culminating at CSI Yesu Anbar Nilayam.
S. Samuel Selvakumar, Director, Board for Youth Work, and V. Tamilarasi, Associate Director, helped put the event together, a press release stated.
Published - October 24, 2026 07:28 pm IST