Swachhability
2017
After the glorious 1st edition of SwachhAbility Run that concluded in Delhi last year, the 2nd edition of the SwachhAbility Run story reopened on 5th November. The efforts driven with good intentions produced results yet another time. Everybody came forward and united as one to take the SwachhAbility Pledge for a swachh and inclusive society and actually brought it into practice by participating in the cause. Every city became a witness to so much zeal and excitement at, that charged up Team SwachhAbility Run to come back this year again to start a stronger and more engulfing wave.
AccomplishMents

96 Schools
got involved

13,138 Participants
ran across 5 cities

643 Divyangs
become an inspiration
5cities
The distance covered by the SwachhAbility bandwagon in 2017 was 557.8 km and through an amazing social media network, our voice reached out to 6,76,046 Facebook users, out of which many joined us in our movement and contributed to our mission in every way possible.
Goa
The first chapter of the second edition took place in the beautiful city of Panjim, Goa. The mission kickstarted with the power packed zumba session, prepping up the running enthusiasts for the big day. The city surprised us with an astounding turnout. With 190 divyangs breaking the shackles of doubt and apprehensions, a total of 1711 participants carried the message of swachhta and inclusion of divyangs as equals along the colourful streets of the city. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Sh. Manohar Parrikar was the chief guest of the event who acknowledged and applauded the efforts of Major DP Singh.
Date
5thNov 2017
Venue
Sports Authority of Goa Ground
Participants
1711
Divyangs
190
Chief Guests
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa,Sh. Manohar Parrikar
Veer Nari
Smt.Neha MayekarWar. Mother,Smt.Shinde Taramai
Schools Involved
- Don Bosco High School
- Auxilium School
- Our Lady of Mercer School
- The Rosary High School, Bambloim
- 5 TTR
- Escort Cell, Panjim
- KV INS Mandovi, School
- ITI Althino
- Goa Pharmacy College
- Disha School
- KV Bambloim
- Janta High School, Mapusa
- Dr Hegadwar High School
- 3 TTR
- L.D Sapnant High School
- Santo Minguel High School
- Fairy Land High School
- Sanjay School
- Goa Association Deaf
Belagavi
After being extremely delighted with the overwhelming response from the people of Panjim, JK Cement SwachhAbility Run set its foot in Belagavi on 6th November and it surprised everyone with the volcanic energy and unbeatable enthusiasm. The Member of Parliament of Belagavi, Suresh Angadi, graced the event as the Chief Guest. It was a remarkable experience to see the people brimming with so much excitement and vivacity. Participation of each one of them, especially the school children is deeply appreciated in making the Belagavi chapter of SwachhAbility Run a phenomenal one.
Date
6thNov 2017
Venue
St. Paul’s High School
Participants
3517
Divyangs
100
Chief Guests
Mr. Suresh Angadi, Member of Parliament of Belagavi
Veer Nari
Smt.Neha MayekarSmt. Nur Jahan Bi
Schools Involved
- N S Pai Pre-Primary & Primary School
- V G Model English Medium School
- Blooming Buds School
- Jain Heritage School
- V N Shivangi Girls
- Pre-Primary School
- Gajananrao Bhatkhande English Medium High School
- M V Herwadkar English Medium School
- G G Chitnis English Medium High School
- Balika Adarsh Vidyalaya
- Gomtesh Kannada Medium School
- Gomtesh Marathi Medium School
- Gomtesh English Medium School
- Love Dale Central School
- K L S Public School
- Swadhya Vidya Mandir High School
- Global Business School
- Thalakwadi High School
- Littele Scholars Academy
- Bharatesh English Medium School
- Bharatesh Kannada Medium School
- K L E International School
- Beynon Smith Kannada Medium High School
- Beynon Smith English Medium High School
- Podar International School
- St. Anthony Kannada Medium High School
- St. Germans Indian High School
- Jivan Joyti School
- St. Pauls School
- Dept of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Belagavi
Hubballi
The waves of SwachhAbility directed towards Hubballi with a remarkable momentum. Veer Nari Smt. Mahadevi Koppad, W/O martyred Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad, who was miraculously rescued after being buried under 25 feet of snow for six days in Siachen, flagged off the run and with her presence infused the congregation with the feeling of patriotism and selfless love for the nation. The two runs, 10 km and 3 km, had people from all walks of life participating with the desire to bring the change in the society and make it better and inclusive. The spirit of Divyangs and energy of school children was unexpectedly enlightening for everyone. With their vivacity and thrill, they encouraged everyone else to join them.
Date
7thNov 2017
Venue
Jk School
Participants
3051
Divyangs
166
Chief Guests
Smt. Mahadevi Koppad w/o Late Lance Naik Hanumanthappa
Veer Nari
Smt.Neha MayekarSmt. Mahadevi Koppad
Schools Involved
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- Chinmaya cbsc School
- Sakre English Medium School
- Convent Girls School
- Lions School
- Fatima School
- Sbi School
- Shree Mahaveer School
- Benaka Vidya Mandir
- J K School
- Chaitra School
- D K School
- National Sports Residental High School
- Amar Jawan Primary School
- ST Paul High School
- Vimla Kulkarni
- 7 Days
Mangaluru
With the spirits so high and determination so firm, JK Cement SwachhAbility Run moved to the beautiful city of Mangaluru. We got a chance to take our mission to the place where people believe in embracing goodness, which is why we got an outstanding response from the city. As soon as the run was flagged off, the streets were thronged with enthusiastic people running for a common mission to make India better and inclusive.
Date
9thNov 2017
Venue
Canara Higher Primary School
Participants
1754
Divyangs
59
Chief Guests
Ms. Kavita Sanil, Mayor of Mangaluru
Schools Involved
- Canara Girls High School, Dongerkery
- Canara High Public School, Urva
- Canara EHPS
- NCC School, Mangalore
- Sri Venkataramana Higher Primary School
- Pompei High School
- Kerala Samaja School
- Canara CBSE School
- NMPT High School
- Besant English School
- Canara Kannada Med School
- BGS Education Centre
- Bertran Russel High School,Baikampady
Bengaluru
Accomplishing the mission was a strenuous task but the firm determination to bring the much needed change in the Indian society kept us moving forward and JK Cement SwachhAbility Run was warmly welcomed by the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru. The flag off by the Veer Naris was a tribute to our martyrs and filled each one of the participants with a desire and power to contribute in nation building. As they ran along the streets of the city, with every breath they visualized a better India. This feeling kept the fatigue away and they took each step confidently and in favour of the nation.
Date
12thNov 2017
Venue
Samprasiddhi Sports Estadio
Participants
3105
Divyangs
128
Chief Guests
Mr. & Mrs. UnniKrishnan
Veer Nari
- Mrs. Shakuntla
- Mrs. Salma
- Wing Cdr.& Mrs.G Kumar
- Mrs. Uma Koti
- Mrs. Jayashree
Schools Involved
- Aditya Public school
- Capitol Public School
- Euro School
- Federal Public School
- Gems Public school
- Jyanajyoti school
- Karrnataka public school
- New oxford school
- RT nagar public school(RT)
- Sathya Englisg school
- RT nagar public school(Ganganagar)
- SJM School
- ST Zavaria
- Suma Public school SVN(T)
- SVN(N)
Conclusion
The SwachhAbility Award Ceremony unfolded into one of the most memorable events of the whole SwachhAbility journey till date. The Ayurvigyan Auditorium of Army Referral & Research Hospital came to life with the presence of our Chief Guest, Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, several honourable dignitaries, war heroes & the ever-enthusiastic school children. The presence of Gautam Gambhir was a pleasant surprise for one and all present. We had 3 real life heroes namely- Divyanshu Ganatra, Ajay Raj and Ranpal, amongst us, who, inspite of their disabilities, have given back so much to the society.
Mr. Raghavpat Singhania, Special Executive JK Cement Ltd. extended his vote of thanks to all the sponsors and partners who supported the mission wholeheartedly and made it even stronger with their contribution. The Award Ceremony ended on a positive note with a motive to keep spreading the message of clean intentions across the nation.