IHCL Tamil Nadu Hotels Mark Four Years of Paathya with Bharat EkSaath Walkathon

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) continues to build on its sustainability and social impact efforts through Paathya, its ESG+ framework. As the initiative completes four years, the company marked the milestone in Tamil Nadu with the Bharat EkSaath Walkathon, bringing together employees, families, partners and members of the local community.

Walkathon in Chennai supports community engagement and social impact

The Tamil Nadu edition of the Bharat EkSaath Walkathon featured a 3 km walk, organised alongside similar events held across multiple locations globally. The initiative focused on participation and community involvement, while also supporting the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust (TPSWT) through funds raised during the event.

Teams from several IHCL properties took part, including Taj Coromandel, Taj Connemara, Taj Club House, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa Chennai, Taj Wellington Mews Chennai, Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway, Ginger Chennai (OMR, Vadapalani and IITM), TajSATS, Vivanta Coimbatore, Savoy Ooty – IHCL SeleQtions, Gateway Madurai and Gateway Coonoor.

Event route and participation in Chennai

The walkathon began at the University of Madras and was flagged off by Dr. S. Armstrong, Vice-Chancellor Convener Committee, University of Madras, and Megalina Iden, DC Traffic – East. Participants followed a route along Madras Beach Road before returning to the university campus.

The event concluded with a group breakfast and the distribution of medals and certificates to participants, marking the completion of the walk and the collective effort behind the initiative.