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Hari Krishna Group announces 10th Edition of Kisna Diamond Marathon, uniting 100 Cities for Swachh Bharat
Hari Krishna Group, one of India’s leading diamond manufacturing organisations with a strong commitment to social development, announces the 10th Edition of the Kisna Diamond Marathon, Run for Swachh Bharat, to be held on 28th December 2025. This landmark edition will be hosted simultaneously across 100 cities in India through the Kisna Diamond Jewellery showroom network, making it one of the largest synchronised social fitness movements in the country.
Over the past nine years, the Kisna Diamond Marathon has inspired more than 36,000 participants to run for a cleaner and healthier India, with 100% of participation fees directed towards sanitation, cleanliness, and community hygiene improvement projects under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
All registered participants will receive an official marathon T-shirt, cap and bib number, finisher medal, goodie bag, and refreshments at the venue. In Mumbai, the flagship edition will be hosted at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC.

Speaking on the announcement, Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder and Managing Director, Kisna Diamond and Jewellery, said, “The Kisna Diamond Marathon is not just a run, it is a collective effort toward building cleaner and healthier communities. Over the last nine years, thousands of participants have come together to support the vision of Swachh Bharat and drive meaningful change. This 10th Edition is a significant milestone as we bring together 100 cities on the same day, reinforcing our shared responsibility toward cleanliness, wellbeing, and social progress.”
The marathon is supported by the Hari Krishna Charitable Trust, the Group’s philanthropic arm known for impactful environmental and community initiatives including the development of 160+ lakes under Mission 100 Sarovar, the plantation of more than 3.6 million trees, large-scale water conservation projects, and programmes aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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GJEPC Hosts Outreach Session on Bullion Procurement in Delhi
GJEPC’s Delhi Regional Office held a focused Outreach Session on bullion procurement through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) and MSME scheme benefits on 2 December 2025. The event drew 52 jewellers, bullion dealers and TRQ holders.
Ashok Seth, Co-Convener – Northern Regional Sub-committee, opened the session by welcoming participants. Mukesh Sharma, Head – Business Development, IIBX, led the first segment with a walkthrough of how the IIBX can support bullion imports, gold price risk hedging and access for Advance Authorisation licence holders, Qualified Jewellers and TRQ holders.
Attendees also received an update on MSME scheme benefits from Hemant Sharma, Under Secretary, Ministry of MSME, who outlined key support measures available to the sector.
In his concluding note, Ashuthosh Srivastava, Regional Director (North), GJEPC, urged the industry to make use of the AEO Programme and the Trade Connect platform. He also shared updates on IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 and encouraged members to participate in the upcoming edition.
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