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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 8 (ANI): The SBI Green Marathon Season 6 arrived within the cultural capital of India, Kolkata, after inspiring cities throughout India–from Lucknow to Chandigarh, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Guwahati. The NKDA Football Ground in New Town got here alive at daybreak, reworking right into a vibrant area of runners, households, health fans, and sustainability champions, able to run for the planet, in accordance with a press launch from SBI.Set towards the allure of Kolkata’s evolving inexperienced landscapes and its timeless spirit, the marathon echoed the occasion’s core philosophy — “Run for a Greener India.” The metropolis’s wealthy legacy of group participation, coupled with its rising concentrate on wellness and environmental accountability, made the morning actually particular.Over 5,000+ contributors — together with avid runners, college students, households, operating golf equipment, and spirited contingents from the Indian Army and Defence Forces — got here along with one shared objective: to run not only for private objectives, however for a cleaner, more healthy tomorrow.The marathon was proudly flagged off by revered dignitaries – Niraj Kumar Panda – Chief General Manager – Kolkata Circle, Rajesh Kumar – General Manager – Network 1, Sanatan Mishra – General Manager – Network 2, Teekam Singh Gehlot – General Manager – Network 3, Sunil Kumar Singh – MD & CEO SBI DFHI Ltd, Surya Narayan Panigrahi – General Manager – DA, Shri Bikram Tripathy – General Manager – ACVO, Biresh Kumar – General Manager – GMU, Maheshwar Narain Prasad – General Manager – SAMRO, Manoranjan Panda – General Manager – CCGRO East, Debashish Mitra – General Manager – CAO, Rajeev Ratna Srivastava – General Manager, SBIL – reaffirming the Bank’s mission to encourage communities throughout the nation to embrace sustainability and well-being.Staying dedicated to its green-first method, the SBI Green Marathon ensured an eco-conscious race expertise from begin to end:– Organic T-shirts, plantable bibs, and reusable fabric goodie luggage inspired runners to undertake low-waste practices.– Black alkaline water, a novel hydration initiative, supported endurance and post-run restoration.– Waste Management Partner Skrap led waste segregation, recycling, and accountable disposal–with a complete sustainability report back to observe.The morning’s power was taken to the subsequent stage by Mirchi RJ Neel & RJ Mohar, whose partaking commentary, enjoyable interactions, and unbeatable crowd connection stored motivation excessive from begin to end.From the 5K to the 10K to the half marathon, the AIMS-certified runs introduced Kolkata’s numerous operating group collectively — defence forces, marathoners, health teams, college students, and first-time runners — all shifting in concord towards one highly effective mission: a greener India.The routes round New Town supplied a novel mix of large stretches, contemporary morning air, and town’s signature mix of nature and modernity — completely capturing Kolkata’s steadiness between progress and sustainability.With each stride, Kolkata showcased its dedication to environmental consciousness, holistic health, and community-driven motion. From the inspiring flag-off to the eco-friendly post-run celebrations, town marked yet one more proud milestone within the marathon’s 17-city journey.As the SBI Green Marathon Season 6 strikes forward to its subsequent vacation spot, Kolkata stands tall — reminding us that each step, each run, and each heartbeat counts for a Greener India. (ANI)
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