Over 2,000 participants gather in Dubai for a global initiative promoting civic engagement and India’s development vision
More than 2,000 runners and volunteers congregated at Dubai’s Kite Beach for the Viksit Bharat Run, part of a worldwide campaign connecting Indian communities across 150 locations in 91 countries as a part of Seva Pakhwada celebrations. The event was organized jointly by the Consulate General of India in Dubai, the Indian People’s Forum, and JITO Dubai, attracting both the Indian diaspora and local residents, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Satish Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai, led the five-kilometer run and administered the Viksit Bharat pledge, reinforcing the participants’ commitment to India’s development.
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The run is one of a global series of events spearheaded by India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, held from September 17 to October 2 under the theme “Run to Serve the Nation”
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Participants in Dubai recited the Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat pledges, symbolizing their dedication to India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047
The diverse turnout at Dubai reflects the strength and enthusiasm of the Indian community abroad. The Viksit Bharat Run has become a prominent platform for diaspora engagement and youth mobilization, linking cities from London and Paris to New York, Moscow, and Riyadh. The initiative embodies the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family — while celebrating the diaspora’s pride in its heritage and active support for India’s developmental journey.
