A Fit India Freedom run was organised jointly by the Nehru Yuva Kendra, NSS unit and district administration on Saturday at Nuapada.
People of all walks of life participated in the event, which waspresided over by Nuapada DM Swadha Dev Singh. While Kalahandi MP Basant Panda attended the event as chief guest, other distinguished guests present on the occasion included Nuapada SP Pratuyash Divakar, Commandant of CRPF Rajesh Batsa, Sub-Collector Taranisen Naik, vice-president of State Cricket Association Bhairav Sahu and District Sports Officer Ajaya Pattnaik.
NYK District Youth Coordinator Asish Thakur spoke about the objectives of the event, which was followed by speeches of guests, who emphasised on practice of Yoga and exercises everyday to remain fit and healthy. sThe freedom, that started from mini stadium proceeded up to railway crossing near Ekta Chouk and returned to the stadium, where themeeting was held. Youth volunteers of Jai Jagannath Yubak Sangh, Rokal presented acultural show. All the youth clubs affiliated to Nehru Yuva Kendra participated in the event. Bibhudatta Mishra, Biswajit Panigrahi, Saira Khan and others co-operated.