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'Viksit Bharat Run' to be held in Illinois on September 28

The event will recognize the role of the diaspora in advancing the vision of a “Viksit Bharat.”

The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Twin Lakes Parking Lot 2 on Palatine Frontage Road. / The Global Indian Diaspora Foundation

The Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, with support from the Consulate General of India in Chicago, will host the “Run for India – Viksit Bharat Run” on Sept. 28, 2025, in Palatine, Illinois.

The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Twin Lakes Parking Lot 2 on Palatine Frontage Road. It is planned as a one-kilometer walk and run, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and local community.

Sh. Somnath Ghosh, Consul General of India in Chicago, will be the chief guest. Organizers said the run is meant to highlight India’s development story and its vision of becoming a $30 trillion economy, while also promoting wellness through the nationwide FIT India Movement.

According to the official announcement, the program will “showcase innovation and growth through initiatives such as Startup India, Make-in-India, Digital India, and the UPI revolution.” The event will also recognize the role of the diaspora in advancing the vision of a “Viksit Bharat,” or developed India, and emphasize the importance of India–U.S. relations.

Light refreshments will be served following the walk and run, with organizers describing it as “an opportunity to network and connect with fellow participants.”

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago has extended its support to the run. The event, the organizers noted, is positioned as both a fitness activity and a platform to celebrate India’s progress and future goals.

 

 

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