‘Run for Sun’ marathon hosted in New Delhi to celebrate International Sun Day
Recently, ‘Run for Sun’ marathon organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Key Points
- The Government of India joins the global community to celebrate International Sun Day on May 3, 2024 as an annual reminder of the significant benefits of solar energy in promoting a green and healthy planet (Earth).
- On this day, the ‘Run for Sun’ marathon consisting of 3 km and 5 km runs is design to raise awareness about the vital role solar energy plays in mitigating climate change and promoting a cleaner and healthier future for all. Went.
Solar stops in six cities
- Another highlight of the International Sun Day celebrations were the Solar Stops.
- 12 captivating establishments were set up in major malls across six Indian cities, namely Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Vadodara, Guwahati, Varanasi and Chennai.
Solart: All India Inter-School Solar Art Competition
- To commemorate the International Sun Day, Solart, an all India inter-school solar art competition, also announced by the Ministry, which is an engaging and educational way of celebrating solar energy through artistic expressions.
- The objective of this competition was to spark creativity and promote awareness about solar energy among school students across India.
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