Chhattisgarh

• 15 Dec 2021

Run for CG Pride

Why in News

• On December 14, 2021, 'Run for CG Pride' was organized in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, for the self-respect and pride of Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel flagged off the 'Run for CG Pride' from Gandhi Udyan Chowk.

Key Points

• In the last three years, the Chhattisgarh model of folk art, culture, tradition and development has created a new identity in the country and the world. To celebrate this self-respect and pride, Run for CG Pride was organized in the capital.
• More than 20 thousand runners of every age group including Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel participated in this race organized for the self-respect and pride of Chhattisgarh.
• In the race, in the senior citizen category above 60 years of age, Gujari Lal got the first position. Similarly, in the above 14 years and below 60 years category, Mukesh Kumar stood first in the men's category and Priyanka Sahu stood first in the women's category. Similarly, Karan Sahu got the first position in the boys category below 14 years and Kamini Sahu got the first position in the girls category.
• Out of these, participants in the age group of 14 to 60 years will be given first prize of Rs.21 thousand, second prize of Rs.15 thousand, third prize of Rs.11 thousand and from fourth to tenth position Rs. 21 hundred. On the other hand, in the category of senior citizens and children below 14 years of age, the first prize will be Rs 11,000, the second prize will be Rs 7,000 and the third prize will be Rs 5,000.