Media Release
Udupi, Sep 30: Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 was organized by Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, on Friday, September 24. The event witnessed active participation from students, faculty members, staff of the college.
Dr Padma Rani, director and professor, MIC said, "The initiative was conceived to promote exercise and help lndians in overcoming obesity, indolence, stress, anxiety, and other life-style diseases. The philosophy behind the run was that, one can run anywhere, anytime!", and flagged off the event.
Sports adviser Vinyas Hegde and sports coordinator Dr Upendra Nayak organized the event. Fit India Mission conceptualized Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 to commemorate the 75th Independence Day - 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
The nation-wide campaign began in August and will culminate with the Fit India Plog Run on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2.