Chief Minister Raman Singh on Monday flagged off the 5 kms Marathon at Marine Drive in Telibandha locality of capital city Raipur.
A large number of children, youth, elderly ones, public representatives and citizens participated in this marathon with enthusiasm.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh is undergoing fast track development and it is because of the support and blessing of the people, Chhattisgarh has set the record of completing the prestigious journey of 5,000 days. This marathon signifies that youth of Chhattisgarh is ready to explore the heights of success.
He extended hearty wishes and greeting of 70th anniversary of Independence Day of the country on August 15. On the occasion, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal, Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal, MlA Shrichand Sundrani, Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Chairman. Chhagan Mundra and Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Youth Commission Kamalchand Bhanjdev were present as special guests.
The marathon ended at Telibandha Marine Drive after passing through Shastri Chowk, Jail Road and Canal Road.
The Chief Minister said on the occasion that Chhattisgarh's new transformation is for new generation, as the new generation will be leading every sector of Chhattisgarh in days to come, thereby contributing to make active contribution in the development of state.
Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, new chapter of nation's development has begun. Chhattisgarh is also making significant contribution in this development journey.
The Chief Minister said in his address to the youth said that youngsters should work tirelessly towards their goal, in which ever sector they have interest in.
On the occasion, Singh talked about State Government's SKY scheme, under which 45 lakh people will be provided smart phones in near future.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Raman Singh, the State is marching ahead on the path of success in every sector.
Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal said that this marathon signifies the message of persistence and consistent hard work, as a result of which Chhattisgarh is on the path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Raman Singh.
MlA Shrichand Sundrani and Chhattisgarh Youth Commission Chairman Kamalchand Bhanjdev also addressed the programme and acknowledged the achievements of Chhattisgarh under the leadership of Chief Minister Raman Singh.
Joint Secretary and Director Public Relations Rajesh Sukumar Toppo welcomed the guests in the programme.