Report on Community Fitness & Awareness Day (Mini Marathon)

Centre: DB Tech – Sambalpur
Occasion: DB Tech @ 20 – Celebration of 20 Years of Don Bosco Tech Society
Activity: Community Fitness & Awareness Day – DB Tech @ 20
Venue: DB Tech – Sambalpur Centre Premises and Surrounding Area

Date: January 30, 2026

As part of the 20 Years Celebration of Don Bosco Tech Society, DB Tech – Sambalpur organized a Community Fitness & Awareness Day in the form of a Mini Marathon to promote healthy living and community engagement. The activity was aligned with the DB Tech @ 20 objective of positioning the organization as a youth-centric and community-rooted skilling institution.

The event was conducted by the centre staff and trainees in the presence of the Centre Head, Sr. Sarita Kujur.

Objectives

  • Promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyle practices among youth and community members
  • Create awareness on the theme “Health is Wealth”
  • Spread awareness about DB Tech – Sambalpur’s skill training programs, available job roles, and placement support
  • Engage local youth and community members as part of the DB Tech @ 20 celebrations

Activity Highlights

  • The programme began with a brief introduction on the importance of health and fitness in daily life.
  • A mini marathon was conducted around the centre premises and nearby locality.
  • Trainees actively participated and supported the coordination of the activity.
  • The event encouraged community members to adopt regular physical activities such as walking, jogging, and exercise.

Awareness Session

An interactive awareness session was conducted for community members. Information was shared on:

  • DB Tech’s role in skill development and livelihood promotion
  • Available training programs and job roles at DB Tech – Sambalpur
  • Placement support and success stories of trainees
  • Special focus on unemployed youth in the surrounding areas

Participants were motivated to practice regular exercise and yoga to maintain good health. Emphasis was placed on the message that a healthy body leads to a productive and successful life.

Outcomes

  • Increased awareness among community members about the importance of physical fitness and healthy living
  • Improved visibility of DB Tech – Sambalpur and its skilling initiatives
  • Awareness generated on training opportunities and placement linkages for unemployed youth
  • Strengthened community engagement as part of DB Tech @ 20 celebrations

Conclusion

The Community Fitness & Awareness Day (Mini Marathon) at DB Tech – Sambalpur was a meaningful initiative that successfully integrated health awareness with skill and employment outreach. The programme reflected the core mission of Don Bosco Tech Society in empowering youth through health, skills, and sustainable livelihoods.