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Muscat joins Global Viksit Bharat run across 150 cities

Indian diaspora, students, and local communities in Muscat unite in the worldwide initiative, reaffirming the vision of a developed and self-reliant Bharat by 2047.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

MUSCAT: The Embassy of India in Muscat, jointly with MY Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on October 1, 2025. Held simultaneously in over 150 international locations, the event emerged as a global celebration of service, fitness, and sustainability.

In Muscat, the run witnessed enthusiastic participation from the Indian diaspora, local communities, students, professionals, and friends of India. Organised as part of Seva Pakhwada (September 17 – October 2), the event reflected India’s transformative progress in infrastructure, healthcare, technology, education, and sustainability under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Running under the theme “Run to Serve the Nation,” participants covered a 5 km stretch, turning the event into a powerful display of collective spirit. More than just a fitness activity, it celebrated the ideals of Seva Bhav (spirit of service) and echoed the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

A key highlight was the collective recitation of the Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat pledge, where participants committed themselves to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. This act reinforced solidarity among Indians in Muscat and across the globe.

The community also embraced the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, underscoring India’s green commitment and leaving behind a living reminder of sustainability and responsibility.

The global run became a platform for diaspora engagement and youth mobilisation, with Indian Missions partnering with cultural groups and local organisations worldwide. It embodied the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — “the world is one family.”

From London and Paris to New York, Moscow, Sydney, and Muscat, Indian communities ran together, taking pride in their heritage while reaffirming their role in shaping India’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat.

The Viksit Bharat Run 2025 stood out as one of India’s largest global outreach initiatives, spreading a strong message of unity, resilience, and shared responsibility, while sowing seeds of hope for a stronger, inclusive, and self-reliant India.

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