Viksit Bharat Run 2026

Press Release

Viksit Bharat Run 2026

          As a part of Sewa Pakhwada 2026, the Consulate General of India in Saint Petersburg in cooperation with the Government of Saint Petersburg and the administration of Yusupov Garden organized a 5 Kilometer long Run “Viksit Bharat Run” on 27 September 2026 at Yusupov Garden, underscoring India’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. As a warm up activity for the participants, on the sidelines of Viksit Bharat Run, a Yoga Session was also conducted by the Consulate.

2.      During her opening remarks, Consul General, Ms. Neelam Rani highlighted India’s transformative journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 and emphasized India’s progress in the areas of innovation, technology, health, infrastructure, ease of doing business etc. Further, Consul General stressed upon the holistic view of Run as a part of celebration of Sewa Pakhwada and thanks to all the participants to become the part of Viksit Bharat Run.

3.       The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of more than 200 people, including the members of the Indian community as well as Russian community. The event was concluded with the presentation of cash prizes to the first three winners in male and female categories recognizing their performances and participation.

4.      An overwhelmed response was received from the participants for the event. Such events in future would further promote community engagement, fitness among the members of the Indian diaspora as well as the Russian community. Pictures related to the event have already been uploaded on Post’s social media platforms for reference.