'Half Marathon' tomorrow to spread word on women safety

To create awareness among the women about their rights, Ada foundation would organise a ‘Half Marathon’ on August 9.Informing about the event the general secretary of the Foundation, Anu Malik said that the Half Marathon would be flagged off from the Kishan Nagar Chowk at 7 am on Friday.Incidentally the day is chosen as it is celebrated as August Kranti day. From Kishan Nagar Chowk the participants would traverse to Ballupur chowk, Kaulagharh road and Garhi Cant, the event would end at B R Ambedkar stadium.

Malik said that the girls above the age of 15 years can participate in the event and there is no upper age limit for participation. The Chief Guest on the occasion would be the General Secretary of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Rajiv Mehta while the Asian games gold medalist Seema Punia would be guest of honour, Punia had won gold medal in the 2014 Asian games in Discuss throw event.

Malik said that the event is being organised to increase awareness among the women about their legal and other rights. She said that the foundation aims to provide a platform to women for progress and development so that they are aware about education, health and legal rights.Malik said that the women need to be made self reliant in order to make them confident.