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On May 21, 2006, India joined 110 countries world wide and New Delhi joined 400 cities and towns across the globe to take part in the event ‘Walk the World’, organized by United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its partners
Nearly 5000 people, including several children walked by the side of the historic monument, India Gate, for 5 kilometers to express their concern for the hungry poor. Also, there were several children on roller skates. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of NCT, Ms. Shiela Dikshit.
Members of Parliament, Sachin Pilot and Sandeep Dikshit and several dignitaries from bilateral and multilateral organizations were also present at the walk.
Prior to the Walk, a painting competition was held for children on topics pertaining to food and hunger. Over 1500 children of several age-group participated in the competition.
Vizag successfully completed ‘Walk the World’ event with 480 people present, 350 of the participants, children. Upcoming Hero and celebrity, Mr. Raghu attended the event as well as Vice Chairman of Visakha Urban Development Authority Mr. Venkatrama Reddy.
Media, women, sports, and children were all attracted to the walk. It began at a historic place, Ramakrishna beach, and all the participants walked up to the finish point. The post walk programme was held at VUDA Children Theatre, where Government personnel and Celebrity Mr. Raghu delivered valuable messages. The participants were amazed by the LCD power point presentations.
eople from all communities, caste, religion, age, and gender participated in the walk and extended their support to the eradication of child hunger. Overall, there was a talk of the town regarding the ‘Walk the World’ event.