Geo India organizes 'Green Run 2025' to create environmental awareness
The event was held at YMCA Grounds, Nandanam, Chennai.
It comprised of 3 kms and 5 kms runs which were flagged off by M. Aswin, Deputy Development, Commissioner, Madras Export Processing Zone, Union Ministry of Commerce, in the presence of celebrity Actress Parvathy Nair and Ms. Priya Jemima Founder Geo India Foundation.
Participants from various walks of life, including students, fitness enthusiasts, corporate teams, and environmental activists, joined together and ran for a cause that affects us all and to ensure the need for a greener and healthier planet.
The key Highlights of the event including promoting tree plantation, clean air, and eco-awareness, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Priya Jemima said, 'Green Run is more than a fitness event—it is a movement that inspires collective responsibility toward preserving our environment. Every step taken in this run echoes our commitment to a greener tomorrow.'
The Green Run is supported by several corporate and institutional partners under their CSR programs and will also involve participation from school and college students, NGOs, and civic bodies.
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