The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, in association with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), organized a Plog Run at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on 31 October 2026. The 1500-meter event was part of the nationwide Fit India Freedom Run 7.0 campaign launched in 2020 under the Fit India Movement.
The Plog Run was led by Shri Awadhesh Kumar Choudhary, Senior Economic Adviser, Department of Pharmaceuticals, with participation from officers and officials of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), and Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). The initiative combined jogging with litter picking to promote physical activity and environmental cleanliness.
The event coincided with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Participants took the National Unity pledge, reaffirming commitment to national unity, integrity, and security. The Department reiterated its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle, environmental responsibility, cleanliness, discipline, and national unity among its officers and employees.
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