Maligaon, August 31: The Indian Railways has already decided to fully support the new initiative “Fit India Freedom Run” introduced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. This initiative which started on 15th August will continue till 2nd October 2020. The initiative is being taken up under the aegis of the Fit Indian Movement. NFR is also fully participating in the nationwide initiative.
‘Fit India Freedom Run’ was launched on 14th August by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju has been conceived keeping in view the indispensable need to keep ourselves fit while maintaining social distancing. In this run one can run or walk along a route of his or her choice, at a time that suits him or her. One can even take breaks during such run or walk. Basically, one runs his own race and times his own pace.
The N.F. Railway is actively participating in the Fit India Freedom Run initiative. Officers and Staff of NF Railway, both at HQs and the Divisions are submitting reports of daily run/walk. A nodal officer has been nominated for each department.
The NFRSA (N.F. Railway Sports Association) is actively promoting the initiative through mobile PA announcements in the Railway Areas. Daily running programme is being organized by the Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Association, in which groups of N.F. Railway sportspersons are participating to spread awareness on the Fit India Freedom Run initiative, by running or walking with banners & posters.
The General Manager, N.F. Railway Shri Sanjive Roy is actively encouraging the initiatives. There has been enhanced participation in the Fit India Freedom Run, by the Railwaymen and their families all over N.F. Railway. From the latest data available; N.F. Railway is in the top three positions among all Zonal Railways in terms of participants and cumulative kms covered.
It may be mentioned here that, Indian Railways have great legacy of sports promotion in India. It is the biggest promoter of Sports in India by way of providing employment to 300-400 sportspersons every year and giving them all facility and a conducive atmosphere for them to excel in sports to bring laurel to the country. Indian Railways have around 10,000 sportspersons and 300 coaches in 29 game disciplines on its roll. 6 out of total 32 National Sports Awards in 2019-20 were conferred on Indian Railways Sports persons.
