Jamshedpur, Oct 4 (PTI) In the first such effort for conservation of wild elephants in Jharkhand, the state government will organise a 16-km half-marathon on Sunday in the foothills of Dalma in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, an official said.

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary stands out not only for its scenic beauty but also its critical status as a migration corridor and habitat for elephants.

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Jamshedpur, Saba Alam Ansari, who also looks after the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, told PTI that till Saturday, nearly 3,200 participants have registered for the half-marathon.

The ‘Run for Gajraj’ will be held at Saherbera in Chandil sub-division under the “Project Elephant".

“The event is meant to create awareness for the protection and conservation of wild animals. The

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