ROHTAK, Aug. 10 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday urged the state's youth to stay away from drugs, embrace sports and discipline, and contribute to the making of a developed India by 2047. Addressing a gathering of youngsters who took part in a youth marathon and Tiranga Yatra in Narnaul, Saini said the sight of young people running with the Tricolour in their hands reflected Haryana's growing awareness, patriotism and hope for the future. "If someone asks me what the most beautiful picture of a developed India would look like, I would say the Tricolour in hands, sports in life and the resolve for a drug-free India in the heart," Saini said. Accompanied by health minister Aarti Rao and other party leaders from the region, Saini joined the 5-km run and said the marathon was not merely a sporting event but a collective pledge for a healthy and disciplined lifestyle. "Drugs destroy life, while sports enrich and shape life," he said, calling upon youngsters to carry the message of a drug-free Haryana to every corner of the state. Under Haryana's Uday Campaign, he said, marathons, cyclothons, Raahgiri events and other awareness programmes had been organised to spread the message of a drug-free society. So far, 2,483 programmes have been held with the participation of more than 17 lakh people, he said. The state has also established 160 de-addiction centres, while treatment facilities are available at government medical colleges and civil hospitals. Saini said 7,523 people had been identified and provided treatment. Action against drug traffickers was also being stepped up through the special task force, anti-narcotics cells and the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau. Saini urged people to maintain the dignity of the national flag after participating in such programmes. He called upon people to take five pledges- to stay away from drugs, help others overcome addiction, make sports or yoga part of their daily routine, uphold the dignity of the Tricolour and actively participate in nation-building campaigns. In the 10-km women's category, Bharti won the first prize of Rs.1 lakh, while Sonika and Neeta Rani finished second and third, winning Rs.50,000 and Rs.25,000 respectively. Mohit, Gaurav and Shubham secured the top three positions in the 10-km men's category. Keshav, Amit and Sahil finished first, second and third in the 5-km men's category, while Komal, Aarti and Jagrati secured the top three positions in the women's category. Saini on Sunday said that the state is developing modern science, computer and robotics laboratories in educational institutions to equip students with skills suited to the demands of the 21st century and create greater opportunities for experimentation, research and innovation. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of new facilities at OP Jindal Modern School in Hisar, Saini said technology-enabled classrooms would make learning more engaging while modern laboratories would encourage students to turn their ideas into practical projects. More than 10,000 youngsters have so far benefited from start-up initiatives, he said.He announced that the newly launched Haryana AI Mission would establish AI hubs in Gurugram and Panchkula, creating an ecosystem for AI, innovation and entrepreneurship. The government has established Atal Tinkering Labs in all districts and connected more than 55,000 schools with Wi-Fi, Saini said....