Chandigarh:
In a concerted effort to promote voter awareness, various activities are being organized under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program to achieve the target of 100 percent voter turnout in Gurugram district. As a part of SVEEP activites, a marathon will be organized in Gurugram on Sunday April 28.
Additional Deputy Commissioner and Nodal Officer for SVEEP, Sh. Hitesh Kumar Meena, chaired a meeting with the officers concerned to finalize plans for the upcoming marathon.
He said that the marathon is being organized from Tau Devi Lal Stadium located in Sector 38 with the help of the district administration. It aims not only to promote physical fitness but also to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote responsibly.
He said that voter awareness activities have been organized in various institutions including schools, and colleges with the message of ‘Chunav ka Parv, Desh ka Garv.’ In view of the summer season, arrangements for essential health amenities, including drinking water facilities, have been prioritized at the venue. Additionally, special attention has been directed towards maintaining hygienic toilets and providing necessary facilities for the comfort of participants, especially children.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner directed the District Sports Officer to coordinate with the traffic police and identify the 5-kilometer route for the marathon, ensuring adequate signage and barricading for participant safety.
