The mini-marathon, symbolising the long and often arduous journey that a girl child has to undertake in her life, was aimed at creating awareness about saving the girl child and the need to increase the child sex ratio in the country.
The mini-marathon was formally inaugurated by Rajesh Jain, CMD, LPS Bossard and Prof P Rameshan, Director, IIM-R by lighting the ceremonial lamp in a brief function held at the MDU Athletics Stadium.
Prof Rameshan, in his welcome address spoke about the efforts of IIM Rohtak towards empowering the girl child.
Jain delivered the inaugural address, applauding IIM Rohtak's initiative and encouraging participants.
The 10 km run was flagged off by dignitaries from Tagore Auditorium, MDU Campus followed by the 5 km (men and women) run and the 3 km run for schoolchildren.