- By Vishal Pushkar
- Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) 2025 ended on Sunday with a show of solidarity and purpose, with over 40,000 runners taking to the streets of Delhi to champion the cause of 'RunForZeroHunger', reaffirming its commitment to end hunger and malnutrition in India through Nand Ghar, modernised anganwadis focused on eradicating malnutrition amongst children in rural India.
Under the initiative, Vedanta pledged to provide one Poshan Pack for every kilometer run to children at Nand Ghar, Vedanta’s flagship social impact project. With an overwhelming response from participants across India, the 2025 edition surpassed its ambitious pledge of 5 million Poshan Packs, with every kilometer run translating into a nutritious supplement, marking a remarkable 5 million kilometers run for zero hunger.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta and Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., remarked, “The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is not just a sporting event, it’s a people’s movement for a healthier India. Surpassing 5 million Poshan Packs this year reflects the power of collective purpose and our deep commitment to nourish the nation. Every step taken today brings us closer to the dream of malnutrition-free India.”
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The races were flagged off in the presence Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of India, Mr. Kiren Rijiju, along with senior Vedanta leadership including Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. and ED, Vedanta Ltd.; Mr. Rahul Sharma, President - Strategy, Vedanta Ltd.; Mr. Rajinder Ahuja, CEO, Vedanta Power; Jasmin Sahurity, COO, Cairn Oil & Gas; and Anupam Nidhi, Group CSR Head, Vedanta Ltd.
The event was graced by several dignitaries including CM of UT of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Hon’ble LG, Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, along with fitness and cycling communities from across Delhi who came together to support the cause.
Over the last three editions of VDHM, Vedanta’s #RunForZeroHunger movement has already facilitated nearly 20 million meals for children across India. This year, the momentum reached new heights as Vedanta’s 45,000+ employees, CXOs, and business partners joined the campaign through mini-marathons, walkathons, cycling rallies, zumba sessions, and virtual runs held across business locations in India.
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The 2025 edition saw extraordinary enthusiasm from citizens and public figures alike.
The races included Half Marathon + Police Cup, Half Marathon Elite, Champions with Disability + Senior Citizens Run, Open 10K, and Great Delhi Run.
(most inputs taken from press release)