How Does the ‘Viksit Bharat Run’ in Guyana Promote Sustainability and Global Peace?

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Key Takeaways
- Viksit Bharat Run promotes sustainability and global peace.
- Aligns with Seva Parv observance and PM Modi's vision.
- Encourages community participation across different countries.
- Highlights India's commitment to environmental conservation.
- Strengthens ties among the Indian diaspora worldwide.
Georgetown, Sep 29 (NationPress) The Indian High Commission and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Guyana hosted the Viksit Bharat Run in Georgetown as part of the ‘Seva Parv’ observance from September 17 to October 2. This event aimed to promote the message of service to the nation while reinforcing the commitment to sustainability, environmental conservation, and global peace.
The run coincided with Seva Parv (Pakhvada), a fortnight dedicated to service, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday and the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian High Commission in Georgetown shared this information on X.
This event was organized in collaboration with the Guyanese Government, various Sports Federations, and community organizations, attracting enthusiastic participation from the Indian community and others.
Similarly, in Mauritius, the Indian High Commission, partnering with the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), conducted the Viksit Bharat Run in Port Louis, with President Dharambeer Gokhool as the Chief Guest.
High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava, shared PM Narendra Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, encouraging the diaspora to contribute to India’s development while highlighting India's strong development partnership with Mauritius.
In the United States, the Consulate General of India in Atlanta, in conjunction with MY Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, successfully organized the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Sunday.
The Indian Consulate General stated that under the theme “Run to Serve the Nation,” participants from metro Atlanta came together for community runs of 3 kilometers, creating a powerful collective statement.
This event celebrated the ideals of Seva Bhav (spirit of service) and echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, embodying India’s Swadeshi ethos while underscoring the collective call for self-reliance, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility.
A key highlight was the collective recitation of the Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat Pledge, where participants committed to contributing towards India’s journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047. This act brought metro Atlanta closer to Indians globally, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat and reinforcing a shared aspiration for growth, innovation, and global leadership,” stated the Indian Consulate General in Atlanta.