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New Delhi [India], April 21: The third version of the Jaquar IPA Neerathon – Run for Water, a large-scale water consciousness competition impressed by the imaginative and prescient of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi on water conservation, concluded efficiently on April 19, 2026 on the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
The occasion witnessed participation from over 2,500 runners, all united round the reason for sustainable water use and conservation. Organised by the Indian Plumbing Association, with Jaquar Group because the Title Sponsor, the Neerathon additional strengthened the rising momentum of the #ISaveWater marketing campaign. The initiative continues to be held in reminiscence of Shri N.L. Mehra, founding father of Jaquar Group.
The occasion was supported by key Government of India ministries, together with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, underlining the growing institutional deal with water sustainability.
This 12 months marked a major enlargement with the introduction of the Half Marathon (21.1 km), which alone attracted over 700 registrations. In addition, the three km enjoyable run, 5 km, and 10 km timed runs noticed participation from a various mixture of runners spanning academia, trade, hospitality, and company sectors–positioning the Neerathon as a very cross-sectoral motion.
Adding a cultural dimension to the occasion, famous Hindi poetess Ranjeeta Sahay Ashesh offered a specifically composed poem on water conservation, receiving an enthusiastic response from the viewers. Children from Prajna Foundation additional engaged attendees by means of a thematic skit titled ‘Jal Hai to Kal Hai’, reinforcing the urgency of water conservation.
Inclusivity remained a defining function of the Neerathon, with six in a different way abled (deaf and mute) individuals participating within the run. Two individuals additionally delivered water conservation messages by means of signal language, creating a robust and fascinating second for the viewers.
The occasion additionally noticed participation throughout age teams, with the youngest runner aged six, whereas senior residents aged 91 and 94 added to the inspirational spirit of the run.
The Neerathon was supported by a large ecosystem of companions together with Ashirvad by Aliaxis and Aqua Press Pvt. Ltd. (T-shirt Partners), Saffron Energy (Hospitality Partner), KPT Pipes Private Limited (Kit Bag Partner), Georg Fischer (+GF+), Watec Pipes, JRK Techno Engineers Pvt. Ltd. and Aopollo Pipes Pvt. Ltd. as Supporting Associates, Krimens Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd., NeerDrains Pvt. Ltd., Piscine Global and Best Tech Pipes LLP (Ground Support Partners), Nutty Gritties (Nutrition Partner), Apollo Hospitals (Medical Partner), Delhi Heart & Lung Institute (Healthcare Partner), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (Physio Partner), and Incremento (Energy Drink Partner).
The 4th version of the Jaquar IPA Neerathon will likely be introduced shortly, with continued assist from companions and stakeholders.
About IPA Neerathon
IPA Neerathon is a ‘Run for Water’, A Water Awareness Festival, a marathon organized by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) to boost consciousness about water conservation and sustainability. It acts as a water consciousness initiative, combining group engagement with health, that includes a number of race classes in numerous Indian cities, together with Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune
About the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA)
Established in 1993, the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) is the apex physique of plumbing and water administration professionals in India, representing over 12,500 members by means of 28 energetic chapters throughout the nation. IPA works carefully with authorities ministries, regulatory our bodies, trade, and academia to advance plumbing requirements, water effectivity, sustainability, capability constructing, and public consciousness.
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