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Indore Marathon 2009: Run for a Greener Indore
IIM-Indore today celebrated Gandhi Jayanti in style as the Indore Marathon 2009, an IIM Indore initiative, was successfully organized with participation from*all walks of life and the number of runners running into thousands. IIM Indore, like last year, organized the Indore Marathon to promote the idea of a greener Indore and to motivate the youth to step forward and be counted for the environment. Not only did the youth of Indore turn up in large numbers, but so did people as old as 65 and as young as 4.
The marathon was organized by IIM Indore, in collaboration with Punjab National Bank and State Bank of Indore. The event started at 7 from SGSITS grounds in the presence of Mr. Anil Bhan from Punjab National Bank, Prof. N. Ravichandran - the IIM Indore director, various other dignitaries and members of the national media.
A major feature of the race was the fact that it had people of all ages and varied backgrounds running shoulder-to-shoulder to promote the cause of a Greener Indore. In today’s era of global warming and increased industrialization leading to pollution, it becomes imperative to create awareness amongst the people about the need for conserving the environment. The wonderful turnout at the event proves that the citizens of Indore are fully committed to creating a greener future.
The need to create a greener Indore was reinforced by messages from various dignitaries, as well as many other participants, who felt that creating a greener Indore is the key to ensuring a brighter future for all generations.
The 12 km*run was flagged off first with thousands of runners competing to win prizes worth over Rs. 2 lakhs. Half an hour later, the 3 km long dream run was flagged off by the director of IIM-Indore, Prof. N. Ravichandran; and this segment also witnessed some serious competition.
In the 12km Green Run, the winner of the first prize, a gleaming Bajaj XCD bike was Mr. Dharmendra Singh. The second prize, a Laptop was won by Mr Manoj Kushwaha. Mr Sunil Goud was the winner of the third prize, which was an LCD TV.
In the women’s segment of the Green Run, Ms. Rashmi Kalanki won the first prize, which was an imported travel bag set. Ms. Savita Patel bagged the second prize, while the third was won by Ms.Latika Sharma.
A special prize was given by Punjab National Bank to Rudraksh, the youngest participant to compete in the event.
More than 100 prizes, which include travel bags, mobile phones and watches, were given away to the participants. Certificates were given away to all the participants.
Media & PR Committee, IIM Indore
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