Washington, DC: The Embassy of India, Washington, DC, jointly with MY Bharat, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on September 28, 2025, in Maryland. Held simultaneously across over 150 international locations, the event was a global celebration of service, fitness, and sustainability. The run in Washington, DC drew enthusiastic participation from the Indian diaspora, local communities, students, professionals, and friends of India.
The run was held as part of Seva Pakhwada (17 September - 2 October) and reflected the transformative progress India has achieved in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, technology, education, and sustainability. The community in Washington D.C. and the DMV area reaffirmed its commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat, a developed India, by joining the run.
Under the theme “Run to Serve the Nation,” participants from Washington, D.C., and the DMV area came together for a community run/walk, turning the event into a powerful statement of collective duty. More than a fitness activity, the event celebrated the ideals of Seva Bhav (spirit of service) and echoed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. It also embodied India’s Swadeshi ethos, highlighting the collective call for self-reliance, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility.
In addition to the run, the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign was embraced by the community in Washington, DC, and the DMV area, with the planting of a tree at the Jain temple in Maryland. The “Ek Ped Man Ke Naam” campaign underscores the link between personal responsibility and environmental sustainability towards building a greener planet.
