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India takes the green pledge

Away from the sets, a lot was happening as a part of NDTV Greenathon be it Milind Soman's run for the environment or Sheila Dikshit's green pledge. Here's a look.

  • A number of people contributed to the NDTV Greenathon in their own way.<br><br>Bollywood actor Milind Soman ran for the environment covering a span of 100 kilometres. Also seen here is Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon who was present to flag off the marathon.
    A number of people contributed to the NDTV Greenathon in their own way.

    Bollywood actor Milind Soman ran for the environment covering a span of 100 kilometres. Also seen here is Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon who was present to flag off the marathon.
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  • Bollywood actor Milind Soman talks to NDTV's Rupali Tiwari just before beginning his 100-kilometer run for the environment.
    Bollywood actor Milind Soman talks to NDTV's Rupali Tiwari just before beginning his 100-kilometer run for the environment.
  • Cheerleaders cheer Milind Soman and other members of the 100-kilometre marathon for a greener environment.
    Cheerleaders cheer Milind Soman and other members of the 100-kilometre marathon for a greener environment.
  • Sporting the Greenathon t-shirt that says "We mean green", Raveena Tandon flags off the marathon. Also seen is actor Rahul Bose who joined Milind Soman in his marathon.
    Sporting the Greenathon t-shirt that says "We mean green", Raveena Tandon flags off the marathon. Also seen is actor Rahul Bose who joined Milind Soman in his marathon.
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  • On the outskirts of Bangalore in Bidadi, a crowd of 6000 plus planted more than 30,000 saplings!
    On the outskirts of Bangalore in Bidadi, a crowd of 6000 plus planted more than 30,000 saplings!
  • The event was organised by Toyota Kirloskar motors.
    The event was organised by Toyota Kirloskar motors.
  • Aryan, a student of Ist standard worked hard on a Sunday morning, planting 8 saplings and helping in his own way to create a forest from a barren land.
    Aryan, a student of Ist standard worked hard on a Sunday morning, planting 8 saplings and helping in his own way to create a forest from a barren land.
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  • Former Miss World, Diana Hayden voiced her green pledge and asked people to take care of small things that can make a big difference to the environment.
    Former Miss World, Diana Hayden voiced her green pledge and asked people to take care of small things that can make a big difference to the environment.
  • Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman Organizing Committee Commonwealth games, took his green pledge declaring that New Delhi will host the first ever "green" Commonwealth games in 2010.
    Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman Organizing Committee Commonwealth games, took his green pledge declaring that New Delhi will host the first ever "green" Commonwealth games in 2010.
  • Eco shore stoppers - At the Elliot beach in Chennai, 50 skaters from the Tamil Nadu Skater's association skated for the green cause.
    Eco shore stoppers - At the Elliot beach in Chennai, 50 skaters from the Tamil Nadu Skater's association skated for the green cause.
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  • In Bangalore's Yamalur ground, people pledged to convert the huge stretch of barren land into a green paradise by planting saplings.
    In Bangalore's Yamalur ground, people pledged to convert the huge stretch of barren land into a green paradise by planting saplings.
  • Vedant and Dhruv, sons of Vikram Chandra, did their bit for the noble cause by painting at Central Park, the Greenathon Delhi hub.
    Vedant and Dhruv, sons of Vikram Chandra, did their bit for the noble cause by painting at Central Park, the Greenathon Delhi hub.
  • Pooja Bedi and Dino Morea with NDTV's Rajiv Makhni at Mumbai's Nature park. They pedalled to generate electricity - the green way!
    Pooja Bedi and Dino Morea with NDTV's Rajiv Makhni at Mumbai's Nature park. They pedalled to generate electricity - the green way!
  • Dr. Prannoy Roy (Chairman,NDTV) in New Delhi with Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit.
    Dr. Prannoy Roy (Chairman,NDTV) in New Delhi with Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit.
  • Delhi's "green" Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit taking the green pledge.
    Delhi's "green" Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit taking the green pledge.
  • Sheila Dikshit urged the citizens to make Delhi look greener and breathe greener by adopting a tree each and looking after it.
    Sheila Dikshit urged the citizens to make Delhi look greener and breathe greener by adopting a tree each and looking after it.
  • In Lucknow, there was a photo exhibition held for Greenathon showcasing pictures that reflect the degradation of environment.
    In Lucknow, there was a photo exhibition held for Greenathon showcasing pictures that reflect the degradation of environment.
  • Besides that, around 300 people pledged to clean the banks of Gomati river.
    Besides that, around 300 people pledged to clean the banks of Gomati river.
  • Donning a green suit, Tamil Nadu MP, MK Kanimozhi sends out the message loud and clear that Tamil Nadu will be a greener and cleaner state in the years to come.
    Donning a green suit, Tamil Nadu MP, MK Kanimozhi sends out the message loud and clear that Tamil Nadu will be a greener and cleaner state in the years to come.
  • MK Kanimozhi with NDTV Anchor Sanjay Pinto at a beach in Tamil Nadu. The local students pledged to make the beach cleaner and plastic-free.
    MK Kanimozhi with NDTV Anchor Sanjay Pinto at a beach in Tamil Nadu. The local students pledged to make the beach cleaner and plastic-free.
  • In Delhi's Central Park, accompolished sitar player Shubhendra Rao played his Sitar for the green cause.
    In Delhi's Central Park, accompolished sitar player Shubhendra Rao played his Sitar for the green cause.
  • There was an eco-mela in Central Park and saplings were handed out to people there.
    There was an eco-mela in Central Park and saplings were handed out to people there.
  • Trip Wire performed for the green cause at Mumbai's Nature park.
    Trip Wire performed for the green cause at Mumbai's Nature park.
  • At Sabarmati Aashram in Ahmedabad, young Gandhians and school kids came out in big numbers to plant saplings.
    At Sabarmati Aashram in Ahmedabad, young Gandhians and school kids came out in big numbers to plant saplings.
  • The Jaipur Greenathon hub witnessed a range of activities from dancing, singing to painting and slogan writing.
    The Jaipur Greenathon hub witnessed a range of activities from dancing, singing to painting and slogan writing.
  • Water conservation was the basic theme that resonated across all the activities. Seen here, school girls from Jaipur singing for water conservation.
    Water conservation was the basic theme that resonated across all the activities. Seen here, school girls from Jaipur singing for water conservation.
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