Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually launched the Fit India Freedom Run, the country-wide run promises to become a fitness phenomenon with a host of government and private organisations joining in to participate in it. The Fit India Freedom Run has been ideated uniquely. Participants can run at their pace and at their own pace between 15 August, the 74th Independence Day, and 2 October, the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
While launching the nationwide event Kiren Rijiju said, “I am delighted to see such enthusiasm to participate in the Fit India Freedom Run. If we can galvanize all employees, their families, and the larger community to participate in the run, it will be a fitting tribute to the spirit of Independence. It is the vision of the Prime Minister that the Fit India Movement should be a people’s movement. It is clear now that the vision has indeed turned to reality.”
Armed forces including the Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will participate in the largest country-wide run. They will be joined by the Indian Railways, CBSE and ICSE schools.
Anand Parkash Maheshwari, Director General, CRPF, said, “Every CRPF jawan is happy they are getting involved in this run along with their families. Participation is expected to reach over 12 lakh. The jawans will also promote the run in their nearby community. The CRPF Jawans have set a target of covering at least 1crore km during the Fit India Freedom Run. This is a testament to their courage”.
Students, parents, teachers of all CBSE and CISCE schools will also participate in the run.