Over 300 Women Participate in ‘Maha Nati’ in Shimla; Pledge to Make Drug-Free Himachal
More than 320 women from across the district took part in the Maha Nati, a traditional Himachali folk dance, at The Mall in Shimla during the second day of the International Shimla Summer Festival 2026. The event was organized under the theme ‘Maa Ka Sankalp-Samaj Ka Sankalp’ and aimed to spread a message of a drug-free Himachal.
Locals and tourists joined the dance, making it the highlight of the day. During the performance, women raised slogans against drug abuse and urged everyone to lead a drug-free life. They also educated the public about the harmful effects of drugs and atrocities against women.
Later, Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the Festival, Anupam Kashyap, administered an oath to the women, where they pledged to strongly oppose drug abuse, violence, and all forms of abuse. All participating women were felicitated with certificates.
The event underscored the collective commitment of the community to combat drug abuse and promote a healthy, drug-free society in Himachal Pradesh.
