The ONGC Dehradun and PCRA organised Saksham Walkathon at BR Ambedkar Stadium here on Sunday. The Dehradun Cantt MLA Harbans Kapoor who was the chief guest on the occasion flagged off the walkathon. Executive director and head of institute KDMIPE, ONGC, Harilal was the guest of honour on the occasion.
The cold February morning could not mar the enthusiasm of more than 500 participants gathered at the stadium to take the Saksham pledge to conserve petroleum products.
The pledge was administered by the Dehradun Cantt MLA Harbans Kapoor along-with executive director and head of institute KDMIPE, Harilal, PCRA Dehradun sub regional officer Neeraj Gupta, GM-in-charge (E&T) co-ordinator of Saksham Walkathon, Rajneesh Badoni, and GM-in-charge (General Administration), ONGC, AK Ahluwalia.
Speaking on the occasion, Kapoor appreciated the efforts of ONGC and PCRA for organising the walkathon. He also stressed on the need for raising awareness for conservation of petroleum products.
The general manager- in-charge of the Satyapal Wahi Hospital, ONGC, Dr Vikas Lohiwal delivered a talk on walking in the morning and its benefits.
The participants of the walkathon covering a distance of about four kilometres walked via KDMIPE Chowk, Ballupur Chowk, Chakrata Road, Kishannagar Chowk and Kaulagarh Road to return to the BR Ambedkar stadium. A signature wall created at the venue was also signed by the dignitaries and all the participants on the occasion.