Navdeep Singh Inaugurates sixth Ekal Run by FTS Yuva

Kolkata, twelfth January, 2025: FTS Yuva, the youth wing of Buddies of Tribals Society organized its annual flagship occasion Ekal Run at Godrej Waterside, Kolkata right this moment whereby 5000+ individuals ran for his or her chosen class of timed run – 21km, 10km, 5km and non-timed /enjoyable run of 3km at this Marathon. Individuals of all age teams participated within the run.

The Ekal Run was inaugurated by: Navdeep Singh, Paralympic Athlete and Javelin Thrower and was attended by: Rahul Dev Bose, Actor; Vineet Kansal, Basic Supervisor at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group; Richa Singh Debgupta, Chief of Technique & Operations at Fortis Healthcare; Brig. N. Romeo Singh, Deputy Director Basic, NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim; Nilotpal Kumar Pandey, DIG in South Bengal Frontier of BSF; Jasmina Thacker, Chartered Accountant and Government Director with EY GDS – Assurance High quality Providers (AQS); ⁠Dr. Dhananjoy Saha, Deputy Director of the Larger Training Division, Govt. of West Bengal; Debadrita Basu, Actress; Rohit Chettri, CrossFit Athlete; Tanusri Sarkar, IT skilled and Principal Guide at PwC; Sriya Manihar, Health & Way of life Influencer; Garima Banka, Trend & Way of life Influencer and an Occasion Planner; Ritu Saraf, Digital Creator; Siddhant Digvijay Jaitha, Superstar Podcaster; Senior members from the FTS group who have been current have been: Sri. Sajan Bansal, Sri. Ramesh Saraogi, Sri. Anil Kariwala, Sri. Kishan Kejriwal, Sri. Mahendra Agarwal, Sri. Praveen Agarwal, Sri. Subhash Murarka, Sri. Bulaki Das Mimani, Smt. Rupa Agarwal, Smt. Shanta Sarda, Smt. Bina Dhanuka and lots of others.

Talking to the media, Mr. Gaurav Bagla, President FTS Yuva, Kolkata Chapter stated, “We’re actually elated to have witnessed the large participation and enthusiasm on the sixth Version of Ekal Run.

With over 5000 runners participating, this occasion continues to encourage the spirit of unity and resilience within the Metropolis of Pleasure. It was an honor to have Paralympic gold medalist Navdeep Singh inaugurate this yr’s marathon, whose journey embodies the ability of perseverance.

The funds raised right this moment will go a good distance in supporting the training of tribal youngsters throughout rural India by way of Ekal Vidyalayas. We thank all our individuals, volunteers, and sponsors for his or her unwavering assist. Collectively, we’re making a significant impression, one step at a time.”

Key Members:

FTS Yuva Board Members – Niraj Harodia – Nationwide Coordinator; Gaurav Bagla – President; Rishabh Saraogi, Vikash Poddar, Abhay Kejriwal – Vice President; Vinay Chugh – Advisor; Raunak Fatesaria – Secretary; Rohit Bucha – Jt. Secretary; Rishav Gadia – Treasurer; Rachit Chowdhary – Jt. Treasurer; Mayank Saraogi, Ankit Deewan, Yogesh Choudhury, Vaibhav Pandya, Ashray Tandon, Manish Dhariwal, Pankaj Jhawar – Government Committee Member and Namrata Agarwal – Member.

About FTS:

Buddies of Tribals Society (FTS), a non-profit, non-governmental and voluntary group dedicated in the direction of upliftment of underprivileged rural youngsters. They’re operating 49,203 One Instructor Colleges – popularly referred to as as “EKAL VIDYALAYA” which offer non- formal training to fifteen,19,721 youngsters in remotest villages of India.

FTS focuses on the holistic improvement of a kid and thru their endeavor they uplift the complete village. They function from 37 chapters throughout India, Kolkata being the Headquarter.

They’re additionally a recipient of the celebrated Gandhi Peace Prize 2017 and had the privilege of receiving this award from the honourable former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind and honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi.

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