As the 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata kicks off, the event continues to transform routine into ritual and social action into lasting impact. With the support of 43 NGOs, over 26 individual fundraisers, and 10 corporates, alongside thousands of donors, the event has raised an impressive INR 32.12 lakh for charity so far. Fundraising will continue until 3rd January 2026, with the funds earmarked for more than 12 social causes.
Led by the Impact360 Foundation, the event’s Philanthropy Partner, the platform has consistently amplified charitable efforts by providing a cause-neutral framework aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past decade, Impact360 has enabled more than 75 NGOs across Eastern and Northeastern India to raise over INR 4.70 crore, positively impacting millions of lives. Beyond medals and personal achievements, the event has created a “decade of difference,” fostering community upliftment, social awareness, and global recognition for Kolkata as a hub for distance running.
Debashish Ray Choudhari, CEO of Impact360 Foundation, remarked, “TSW25K celebrates ten years of participative sport and meaningful social engagement. The extraordinary support from corporates, NGOs, fundraisers, and individual donors has surpassed previous milestones, reflecting the collective passion driving this movement.”
Participants and panellists shared inspiring stories at the press meet. Ganga Basu, a beneficiary at Paripurnata, expressed her excitement about gaining independence and participating in such a large platform, while young leader Sarah Tabish highlighted the importance of addressing underreported issues like child sexual abuse and supporting long-term rehabilitation.
The event brings together diverse stakeholders driving social change:
NGOs such as Tata Medical Centre, Concern India Foundation, Paripurnata, and LittleBigHelp are supporting cancer care, education, skill development, and rehabilitation.
Corporate partners like Tata Steel Downstream Products, TITAN, and Blue Star Limited fund initiatives in health, education, and empowerment.
Individual fundraisers including Jhelum Sarkar, Adv. Sidhant Ghosh, and Mohammad Lutful Kabir contribute to causes ranging from cancer care to skill development and mental health support.
Vivek Singh, Joint MD of Procam International, said, “The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata demonstrates how endurance running and philanthropy intersect to create meaningful social change. The combined efforts of NGOs, corporates, fundraisers, and citizens continue to make a tangible difference in communities.”
Through its decade-long journey, TSW25K has become more than a race—it is a movement that inspires collective action, empowers communities, and champions a legacy of philanthropy.