Shimla, May 22
More than 1,400 peresons participated in the Green Shimla Run organised by Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited in connection with its Raising Day celebrations here today.
The participants were divided in different groups and the first group of comprising children (up to 16 years) was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Onkar Sharma from the historic Ridge. The second group (over 16 years) was flagged off by Chief Vigilance Officer of SJVN BNS Negi.
The 3.5-km run from the Ridge via the Mall, terminated at the Indian Institute of Advance Studies and Hotel Peterhoff. Before flagging off the run, all participants were administered a pledge for the preservation of the earth by the DC who was the chief guest.
The main slogan was "Start Today to Save Tomorrow”.
The top three winners in male and female groups in all the six categories were awarded cash prizes of Rs 5,000, Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 each. In the children's group Joel James and Drishti Kaushal won the first prize of Rs 5,000 each, and in the above-16 year category Rakesh Kumar and Manjusha Thakur bagged the top prizes. In the HIMPESCO group, associated with SJVN, Ashish Kumar and Neena got Rs 5,000 each. — TNS
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