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Viksit Bharat Run | 28 September, 2025

High Commission of India

Accra

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The High Commission of India, Accra along with MY Bharat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, successfully organized the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on 28 September 2025. This global event took place simultaneously in over 150 locations, celebrating service, fitness, and sustainability. 

The run in Accra saw enthusiastic participation from the Indian diaspora, local communities, and students, reflecting India's transformative progress under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership and his vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, the centenary year of India’s independence.

 As part of Seva Pakhwada (Fortnight of Service), the run reinforced the commitment to a developed India, promoting the theme “Run to Serve the Nation.” Participants engaged in community run, celebrating the spirit of service and showcasing the ideals of self-reliance and environmental responsibility. The turnout was impressive, with participation of around [insert number of runners] runners, [insert number of volunteers] volunteers, and [insert number of community groups] organizations making the event a big success.

 A significant moment was the collective recitation of the Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat Pledge, uniting participants in their commitment to making India a developed nation by 2047. Additionally, the participants embraced the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (One Tree dedicated to Mother) campaign promoting environmental sustainability. The event also fostered diaspora engagement and showcased India's cultural and developmental strides, with participation from local dignitaries and community leaders in Accra.

 The Viksit Bharat Run 2025 stands as a landmark global celebration, embodying unity, resilience, and shared responsibility as we move towards a developed, self-reliant India rooted in service and innovation contributing to global peace, progress and prosperity. It also contributed towards strengthening the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – “the world is one family.”

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