Plogging for Progress: Freedom Run Sparks Nationwide Push Against Plastic

In a bid to emphasize the importance of cleanliness and environmental sustainability, the Fit India Mission organized Freedom Run 6.0 across the nation, aligning the event with Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. The collective goal is to eliminate single-use plastic and promote pristine public spaces.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium set the precedent as individuals and government officials participated in a unique 'plog run'. Led by Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary of Sports, and renowned eco-activist Ripu Daman, the initiative underscored the power of community action in achieving healthier living through cleanliness.

Accompanied by street plays to foster awareness, the month-long drive concludes on October 31 with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. Such efforts aim to add momentum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India. As epitomized by Ripu Daman, external cleanliness can lead to internal wellness, edging citizens closer to a tangible change.