Students take part in ‘Walkathon for Bharath’ programme in Mangaluru
Over 700 students and volunteers participated in the 'Walkathon for Bharath' in Mangaluru to promote national unity and environmental cleanliness. The event featured speeches emphasizing social harmony and the importance of the Swachh Bharath campaign.
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Community-led events involving youth are significant for promoting civic engagement and national social initiatives.
Large number of students and NSS volunteers took part in the “Walkathon for Bharath” programme held in Mangaluru on Saturday, August 8. The programme was organised jointly by Disha Bharath, Canara College and Mangalore University’s NSS unit.
Over 700 students and NSS volunteers took part in the walkathon that started from Canara College in Kodialbail. The participants walked past PVS Circle to reach the T.V. Raman Pai auditorium where a function was held. The participants walked the distance by holding a long National Flag.
Students of Canara College with members of various associations participating in a walkathon as part of Walk for Bharat programme organised by Disha Bharat, in Mangaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: H. S. MANJUNATH
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