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Over300 Senior Citizens Participate in ‘Nadanga Nallur’ Walk Organized by Diha Clinic

Diha Clinic successfully conducted the second edition of “Nadanga Nallur” – Senior Citizens Walk today in the early morning hours of Sunday at Nanganallur near Independence Day Park, as part of its ongoing “Stay Healthy, Stay Happy” Initiative.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 300 senior citizens, surpassing last year’s turnout of 300 participants.

The walk was organized in association with the Senior Citizen Forum of Nanganallur and supported by The Federation of Nanganallur Welfare Associations. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular physical activity, particularly walking, for the health and wellness of senior citizens.

Shri Srinivasagopalan Chary, Trustee of Diha Trust, flagged off the event from Diha Clinic premises in Nanganallur. The walking route covered several streets in and around Nanganallur, concluding at the skating rink located on 100 Feet Road, Nanganallur.

Registered participants were provided with T-shirts and certificates to recognise participation, while all other walkers received certificates of recognition for their active involvement.

Shri. Srinivasagopalan Chary, Trustee, Diha Trust, said, “Diha Clinic is already actively engaged with the local community, providing free medical check-ups and health awareness talks and videos by our doctors. We are committed to the good health of the people of Nanganallur and its surroundings through our high-quality healthcare services at a reasonable cost. The walk is another way of showing our commitment to the society around us.”

Shri. V Rama Rao, President – Federation of Senior Citizen Associations of Tamil Nadu, said, “It was good to see hundreds of senior citizens enthusiastically do the morning walk. “Nadanga Nallur”, the walk event, has turned the spotlight on the importance of physical activity for seniors. We urge them to lead an active and healthy life.”

Through initiatives like Nadanga Nallur, Diha Clinic continues to demonstrate its commitment to promoting good health in the local community and encouraging senior citizens to embrace an active lifestyle for long-term well-being.