PASIGHAT, Oct 12: The Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) organized a marathon race at theJ.N. College Playground, Pasighat, on Monday under the initiative "Seva Mera Yogdan 2026",with the theme "Run for Clean, Green and Plastic-Free Pasighat". The event witnessedenthusiastic participation from over 500 runners, highlighting the growing communitycommitment towards environmental conservation and a healthier lifestyle.

The marathon was flagged off by Er. Tapi Darang, Hon'ble MLA, 38th Pasighat East AssemblyConstituency, in the presence of TagomPadung, Chief Councillor PMC, Kamin Lego, Deputy Chief Councillor, PMC, ward representatives, representatives of collaboratinginstitutions, and PMC and PMC officers and officials. The event featured a 9-kilometre race forboys and a 6-kilometre race for girls.

The programme was organized with the support of Arunachal Pradesh University, JawaharlalNehru College, Arunachal University, College of Horticulture and Forestry, ApexProfessionalUniversity, Rashtriya Raksha University, IGJ Higher Secondary School, DEM Higher SecondarySchool and others professional runners. Ward representatives from eight wards of Pasighat alsoextended their support towards the successful conduct of the event.

In the girls' category, Miss Wanna Bitti secured the first position, followed by Miss NangLukena Chatung in second place and Miss BoyonBinggep in third place. In the boys' category,Mr. Toko Tab clinched the first position, while Mr. Kem BdrChettry and Mr. Khisreswar Paitsecured the second and third positions, respectively.

The first, second and third position holders in both categories were awarded cash prizes of?15,000, ?10,000 and ?5,000, respectively. Trophies were presented to the first-position winners,while certificates were awarded to the winners. The last seven participants in each categoryreceived consolation certificates of participation.

The marathon aimed to promote physical fitness, environmental awareness, responsible wastemanagement and the reduction of single-use plastics. The participation of students, youth andcommunity members underscored the importance of collective action in maintaining a clean andsustainable urban environment.

The event concluded with a call for citizens to actively contribute towards keeping Pasighatclean, green and plastic-free. Through the initiative, the Pasighat Municipal Council reaffirmedits commitment to environmental sustainability and public participation in civic responsibilitiesunder "Seva Mera Yogdan 2026". (DIPRO)