India, Feb. 18 -- What began as a solitary act of resolve by author and former information commissioner Khushwant Singh has evolved into one of Punjab's significant civil society campaigns. The People's Walk Against Drugs, organised by the Punjab Lit Foundation (PLF), marks its third anniversary on February 23 and 24 with marches in Mukerian and Hoshiarpur.

The Mukerian leg on February 23 will span 2.7km, starting from the tehsil office and ending at Dashmesh College for Girls. On February 24, the Hoshiarpur march will commence at DAV College for Girls, traversing Arya Samaj Road and the Clock Tower before returning to the starting point.

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria will participate on both days. "At 82, after completing his own padyat...