Chandigarh,1^st November 2025-Sector 30, Chandigarh – The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research–Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) in collaboration with SBI celebrated its Foundation Day in a spirited manner by organizing the “Fit India Freedom Run 6.0 – Swachhata se Swasthya ki Ore”, promoting the message of fitness, cleanliness, and wellness.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 170 runners representing CSIR-CSIO, State Bank of India (SBI) and sister laboratory CSIR-IMTECH. The run emphasized the importance of a clean and healthy lifestyle in line with the national “Fit India” initiative.

The event was organized by the CSIO Ladies Club, led by Mrs. Nisha Singh Bhattacharya, President, with commendable efforts from Drs. Preetismita, Neelam, Pooja, Neha, Rekha, Asha Rani, Mrs. Ritu, and others. Co-organization was ably supported by the CSIO Staff Club, under the guidance of Drs. Umesh Tiwari and Amol Bhondekar, along with team members Mr. Deepak Kashyap, Mr. Harbir Pal Singh, Mr. Manu Sharma, Mr. Neeraj Gulerial, Mr. Sunil Kumar, and others.

The Foundation Day run was graced by senior dignitaries of CSIO and SBI including Prof Shantanu Bhattacharya, the Director, CSIO and Head, PME, Mr. Vivek Kumar, Deputy General Manager (B&O), Panchkula, Mr. Kajal Kumar Bhowmik, Deputy General Manager & CDO and other dignitaries from SBI and CSIO.

The dignitaries appreciated the efforts of the CSIO Ladies Club and Staff Club for successfully organizing an event that not only celebrated CSIR-CSIO’s Foundation Day but also reinforced the message of “Swachhata se Swasthya ki Ore” — from cleanliness to wellness.

The run fostered a spirit of fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie among participants, including children and families, reflecting CSIO and SBI commitment to excellence and social responsibility.