Milind Soman runs to save the Mahanadi River

As many as 3000 runners from across the country and abroad participated at an event organised by the district administration to save the

Mahanadi

River. The marathon is said to be the third largest marathon in

Chhattisgarh

being organised for water, forest, and

river

conservation. Actor-model often hailed as ‘ironman’ Milind Soman, Chollywood star Padmashri Anuj Sharma, and international hockey player Neeta Dumare flagged off the marathon.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, chief guest Milind Soman said that age is no bar for running nor any resources are required. “You should run as per your wish; it is good for the body. Water, forest, river, and environment are our heritage and it is the responsibility of all of us to save them.”