IIT Ropar spread message of Swacch Bharat…Swastha Bharat on Gandhi Jayanti
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IIT Ropar spread the message of Swacch Bharat ..Swastha Bharat” on Gandhi Jayanti today by organizing third edition of IIT ROPAR RUN, mini-marathons of 5 Kms and 11 to promote health, wellness, and fitness.
Participants started the run from the iconic Main Campus and took the route from inside the city and through the bank of river Satluj walking along the beautiful riverside back to the Main Campus. The cool weather coupled with the sheer beauty of the city during the sunrise at the riverside will add glamour to the event.
The participants of the IIT fraternity, as well as the residents of the town, participated in this run. This run re-affirmed the recent fit India movement launched by our Prime Minister. Additionally, the run spread the message of cleanliness and no-use of single-use plastics.
Prof. S.K.Das, Director, IIT Ropar said, “This day is an occasion to call upon every IITian to join the campaign of “Swaach Bharat..Swastha Bharat” called by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji by dedicating our efforts to clean our motherland, starting from our own premises.”
Divulging more, he added that “Fitness is the mantra for healthy living and such events like marathon encourage students to stay fit.”
A total footfall of 1000 plus, including runners as well as the supporters and volunteers participated in the event. Prizes and Medals along with certificates distributed by Prof. S.K Das, Director, IIT Ropar along with Dr. C.C.Reddy, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Dr. Mukesh Saini, Assistant Professor and Faculty Head, Outdoor Adventure Club.
The winners are, In 11 KM (Male) Sachin Gupta, In 11 KM (Female) Shivanshi Chaudhary got the first prize . In 5 KM (Male) Dev Kukreja and in 5 KM (Female) Kirandeep Kaur got the first prize. The organizers thanked the sponsors, the State Bank of India (SBI), Chase Fitness and Spa, M Professional Unisex Saloon and Morinda Cycles.
The runners were given water and bananas during the run and medical support through the route.
