To sensitize the people of Delhi to the need for maintaining a clean environment and laying emphasis on the development of Healthy Youth for Healthy India, The Institute had organized the annual Youth Run named “Marathon” at 07:00am on November 16, 2011, the starting point being the Rajpath, Near Central Secretariat Metro Station, New Delhi.
The Youth Run was flagged off by Ms. Rajni Abbi, Mayor Of Delhi. The marathon started from Rafi Marg to Mansingh Road intersection and back.
The Co-organizer, Round Table India DART 130 is an internationally renowned Non Governmental organization wedded to the cause of the social and economic uplift of the marginalized sections of the Society. It has undertaken a number of philanthropic ventures in Delhi and set up a number of Educational Institutions for this section of the society. It has won accolades for it’s contribution to alleviating the pain and suffering of these people.
The basic aim of the event was to create awareness of healthy living and uniting people to come together for healthy cause and feel the freshness in beautiful green environment by letting them away from their busy schedule and feel light and healthy. It was basically an inspirational event, which marked the strength and power that the youth and the elder possess.
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