**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organize the nationwide “Nari Shakti Vandan Run” on 17–18 April 2026 across seven major cities to promote women-led development. The event coincides with a special session of Parliament (16–18 April 2026) discussing women’s representation and aims to amplify public engagement in democratic processes. Participants must register in the early morning on the scheduled dates to participate in the 2–3 kilometer run and receive certificates.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Schedule and Locations**
* **Dates:** The initiative takes place on 17 April 2026 in Patna and Jaipur, and on 18 April 2026 in Delhi, Cuttack, Mumbai, Indore, and Bengaluru.
* **Venue:** Runs will be held at prominent public locations within each city.
* **Program Flow:** Activities include early morning registration, an inauguration session with a "Nari Shakti" pledge, a 2–3 km run, and a concluding certificate distribution.
* **Objectives and Vision**
* **Viksit Bharat:** To strengthen citizen participation in the vision of a developed India through women-led initiatives.
* **Governance Awareness:** To raise public awareness regarding women’s participation in governance and inclusive representation.
* **National Discourse:** To align with Parliamentary deliberations on women's representation and the delimitation process.
* **Mobilization and Facilitation**
* **Target Participants:** Participation is sought from women students, professionals, entrepreneurs, sportspersons, and civil society members.
* **Partner Agencies:** The event is facilitated by MY Bharat, National Service Scheme (NSS), Sports Authority of India (SAI), and other partner organizations.
**Impact Analysis**
**Women (Students, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Sportspersons)**
**Impact**
They are provided a platform for large-scale mobilization, allowing them to engage with national democratic discourses and be recognized as key contributors to India’s development.
**Action Required**
Interested individuals must attend the event in their respective cities during the early morning hours for registration and participate in the pledge and the run.
**Partner Organizations (MY Bharat, NSS, SAI)**
**Impact**
These organizations are responsible for the facilitation and mobilization of participants, serving as the primary link between the government initiative and the public.
**Action Required**
Coordinate outreach efforts to ensure diverse participation and manage the logistical facilitation of the event.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**
**Impact**
The Ministry acts as the central organizer, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to women’s empowerment and the "Viksit Bharat" vision.
**Action Required**
Oversee the administration of the run across seven cities, manage the inauguration ceremonies, and ensure the distribution of certificates to participants.
Key Entities Referenced
Nari Shakti Vandan Run: A nationwide initiative and themed event organized to promote women-led development and strengthen citizen participation in governance.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary government department responsible for organizing the nationwide event and facilitating participation through its various wings.
Viksit Bharat: The national vision for a developed India which this initiative seeks to support through women's empowerment and engagement.
Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, and Jaipur: The seven major cities across India designated as the specific locations for the conduct of the event.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Nationwide “Nari Shakti Vandan Run” to be Held
on 17–18 April 2026 Across Seven Cities
Posted On: 15 APR 2026 3:49PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organise a nationwide “Nari Shakti Vandan Run” on 17 and
18 April 2026 across seven major cities, as part of its ongoing initiatives to promote women-led
development and strengthen citizen participation in the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The event, themed #NariShaktiVandan, will be conducted in Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Mumbai, Indore,
Bengaluru and Jaipur. While events in Patna and Jaipur are scheduled for 17 April 2026, the remaining
cities—Delhi, Cuttack, Mumbai, Indore and Bengaluru—will host the run on 18 April 2026.
The programme will commence in the early morning hours with registration of participants, followed by
an inauguration session comprising felicitation of dignitaries, address by the Chief Guest and
administration of the Nari Shakti pledge. The run, spanning approximately 2 to 3 kilometres, will be
organised at prominent public locations in each city. The event will conclude with certificate distribution.
The initiative aims to mobilise large-scale participation of women from diverse backgrounds, including
students, professionals, entrepreneurs, sportspersons and members of civil society. Participation is being
facilitated through MY Bharat, National Service Scheme (NSS), Sports Authority of India (SAI) and other
partner organisations.
The “Nari Shakti Vandan Run” is also being organised in the context of the special session of the
Parliament from 16 to 18 April 2026, during which key discussions related to women’s representation and
the process of delimitation will be deliberated. The initiative seeks to amplify public awareness and
engagement around women’s participation in governance and democratic processes, aligning with the
broader national discourse on inclusive representation.
The event underscores the Government’s commitment to women empowerment and seeks to reinforce the
role of women as key contributors in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.
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