To create awareness about disability and disabled people in the society a mini marathon ‘Samaanta-2 Run for Equality’ was organised in the city on Sunday.
The marathon was organised by an NGO Uddip Social and Welfare Society, Bhopal. More than 300 people including youngsters and elderly participated in the mini marathon with much enthusiasm. This is not all, but interestingly the specially-able children and youngsters were also a part of the Samaanta-2 Run for Equality.
The marathon was flagged off by founder of Uddip Social and Welfare Society Poonam Shroti and Anand Sabdhani of Sabhani Coaching Classes. Minister of State for Technical Education and Skill Development (independent charge) Deepak Joshi was present as the chief guest on the occasion.
It was a sight to watch at TT Nagar Stadium when the Bhopalites gathered at the venue at about 6 am. The participants seemed to have an enthusiastic approach for the specially able and to contribute their bit for the society.
The marathon was divided into two groups. The groups started off from TT Nagar Stadium and went till link Road 1 to Board Office Square and came back to the stadium.
To make the marathon even more enjoyable a series of cultural programme was organised.
The participants showcased their talent on stage with much confidence. Some danced over the Bollywood tracks while some portrayed their melodious voice. Addressing the participants at the mini-marathon Samaanta-2 Poonam Shroti said, “This is for the second time that we organised the mini-marathon successfully as a purpose for equality for disabled in society. We will surely keep on organising such vent in future as well.”