The Utkal Galleria, one of the largest malls of Odisha, along with the So Am I (SAI) Foundation Trust and the Rotary International Dist 3262, organised a 5 km marathon — ‘UNITY Walkathon’ under the Hunger-Free Odisha Initiative on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day.
As many as 500 people participated in the non competitive marathon. Ollywood actress Archita Sahu flagged off the marathon where as former PAG and MP Dr Amar Pattnaik hoisted the National Flag in the presence of Directors of Utkal Galleria Sahrad Baid, Amit Baid and Pirnima Baid, Founder SAI, Pinaki Mohanty, Co- Founder SAI, Chidatmika Khatua, Rotarian Jayashree Mohanty, Pravudatta Subudhi and Suvendu Parida.
MP Pattnaik said, “We all have the right to food and let’s make it possible through Hunger Free Odisha Initiative.”
Expressing her gratitude on the occasion, Purnima Baid said, “Utkal Galleria and So AM I have taken this initiative keeping in mind the under privileged who go to sleep without having food.”
Actress Archita Sahu said, “It makes me feel proud to be a part of this initiative.” Several persons were felicitated.
Notably, the Hunger-Free Odisha Initiative by So Am I Foundation Trust has set up two food banks in the city at Acharya Bihar and Ram Mandir. Also Utkal Galleria along with SAI have recently inaugurated two mobile banks and the Shradha Arpana initiative under which the city dwellers can donate food grains for the poor.