Over 2,400 runners participated in the ‘Made of Chennai Run’ which was organised in Chennai on September 3 as part of the ‘The Hindu Festival of Chennai’.
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation MD Sandeep Nanduri flagged off the run at Island Grounds. Distributing the prizes to the winners, Chennai Corporation Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan said such events reminded the 89 lakh residents of Chennai about the birthday of the city in 1639 and the need for blending conservative aspects and modernity for improvement in civic conditions.
“Chennai Corporation will take initiatives under ‘Singara Chennai’ to protect the heritage and develop modern infrastructure. Chennai is known as the Detroit of Asia. It is an IT hub, famous for sports and a medical capital of Asia. UNESCO has recognised the city’s music tradition. The participation of residents and NGOs in preservation of heritage and culture is crucial for a modern city,” he said.
