Slate Smart Start 5K run raises awareness on five major social pitfalls

Hyderabad, 09 November 2025: Slate The School organized a 5K awareness run, SLATE SMART START, with the theme “5K Against 5 Pitfalls = ONE Mission.” The run began at Jalavihar, proceeded to People’s Plaza, and returned to Jalavihar.

Telangana State Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Chairman Shri Gutta Amit Reddy and Central Zone DCP Smt. Shilpavalli attended the event as chief guests. They appreciated the initiative and emphasized that through this campaign, Slate The School has united parents, students, and society against five major pitfalls affecting lives today.

Betting (Gambling): What begins as casual entertainment often grows into addiction, damaging family harmony, financial stability, and future prospects.Loan Apps: Misleading promises of easy loans are pushing families into high-interest debt and harassment, affecting dignity and stability.Junk Food: Fast-food dependency is dismantling healthy habits, causing obesity, lifestyle diseases, and reduced immunity, ultimately lowering productivity and quality of life.Mobile Addiction: While technology is a boon, misuse is eroding childhood, mental peace, and family connection. Excessive screen time is leading to anxiety, loneliness, and poor concentration.Rote Learning: A lack of focus on creativity and critical thinking results in a generation with limited innovation and leadership potential. Education must nurture minds, not merely generate marks.

Around 4,000 parents and students participated in SLATE SMART START. The event served not only as a sports activity but also as a movement for social awareness and transformation, marking a meaningful step toward protecting the future.