Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Apr 30: As part of its Platinum Jubilee initiative, J&K Bank sponsored and supported Green Marathon in Leh, which was organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, here.
Over 300 students distributed in six groups according to their age and gender participated in the marathon, which began from Main Chowk Leh and passed through various areas of the district to culminate near Girls Higher Secondary School and the Bank’s Zonal Office.
The Marathon was flagged off by Zonal Head J&K Bank Ladakh, Mohammad Younus Pattoo along with Executive Councilor Education and Sports LAHDC, Abaas Abidi.
Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC (Leh), Rigzin Spalbar was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony.
Other dignitaries present on the occasion included officials from DYSS, senior citizens, valuable customers and local residents.
The first three winners of each group were awarded by the chief guest, who lauded the role of J&K Bank in the overall economic development of the State.