Raahgiri 2’ started with a bang on Sunday where the city residents indulged themselves in some healthy fun-frolic activities. After receiving huge response from the denizens of State Capital, the much awaited fun-filled ‘Raahgiri’ Day programme kicked off from 6 am on the same stretch starting from Jaipal Singh Stadium and Mission Chowk, via Shaheed Chowk, Albert Ekka Chowk and Sarjana Chowk. An amalgamation of sports, health and recreational activities had received much applaud earlier as well.
looking at the public response, the civic body, RMC in association with Traffic police department and other organizers has initiated the second season of this programme. “With the aim and same spirit, to keep the roads jam free, the programme has been initiated. In the coming days, some more unique features will be added in the programme,” said, Town Commissioner Prashant Kumar who along with other RMC officials inaugurated the second season of the programme.
Appreciating the concept of the programme for being helpful in inculcating healthy habits among the public, noted businessman and chairman of the PHD Chamber Pawan Bajaj who attended the programme on Sunday, said, “The initiative taken up by the organisers is worth appreciating and must be continued in the long run as well. Since, no additional resources are required the concerned Departments must make all mandatory arrangements to continue this healthy practice.”