Rahgiri plans to extend to few other locations
Hyderabad, Dec 20 (INN): It was 49th week for Raahgiri and still this people driven initiative is attracting thousands of people.
"Initially we had stage etc to attract people to use the road space created by us but now even without having the stage activities, people are turning out in huge numbers and getting involved in games and other fitness related activities. This is exactly what we wanted," says Prashanth Bachu, Manager, Urban Transport, WRI India.
"We would like to extend this for few other locations. It's a proven concept people want to come out to have a social life but we are not having enough public spaces," he adds.
Awareness about how honey is made and its importance was been organised by 'Honey Bee Box' people at Raahgiri Day Hyderabad. Various other activities such as Fitness games by Fitzop, Tug of war, Gully cricket, Badminton, Street carom, kho-kho, Hola hop, Cycling, Running were the major activities today. Getting people from the houses nearby to come and participate in the activities has finally worked out and they took an active part in all the games that were organised by the fellow Raahgirian's.
Next week is 50th week of Raahgiri and lots of special events and activities planned. North American Telugu Association (NATA) walk happening at Raahgiri next week to create awareness on eradicating illiteracy.
Hyderabad, Dec 20 (INN): It was 49th week for Raahgiri and still this people driven initiative is attracting thousands of people.
"Initially we had stage etc to attract people to use the road space created by us but now even without having the stage activities, people are turning out in huge numbers and getting involved in games and other fitness related activities. This is exactly what we wanted," says Prashanth Bachu, Manager, Urban Transport, WRI India.
"We would like to extend this for few other locations. It's a proven concept people want to come out to have a social life but we are not having enough public spaces," he adds.
Awareness about how honey is made and its importance was been organised by 'Honey Bee Box' people at Raahgiri Day Hyderabad. Various other activities such as Fitness games by Fitzop, Tug of war, Gully cricket, Badminton, Street carom, kho-kho, Hola hop, Cycling, Running were the major activities today. Getting people from the houses nearby to come and participate in the activities has finally worked out and they took an active part in all the games that were organised by the fellow Raahgirian's.
Next week is 50th week of Raahgiri and lots of special events and activities planned. North American Telugu Association (NATA) walk happening at Raahgiri next week to create awareness on eradicating illiteracy.
News Posted: 20 December, 2015
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