#JustWalkIndia Gears Up for National Expansion: Six More Cities Set to Join the Movement

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | April 9, 2025 | News

#JustWalkIndia K. Radhakrishnan Vinay Bhartia Ashim Jolly Dilip Jayaram

Following the success of the inaugural Fast&Up Mumbai Walkathon on March 16—which drew over 5,000 enthusiastic participants—#JustWalkIndia is now poised to take its mission nationwide.

What began as a simple idea to inspire health, happiness, and community through walking has quickly evolved into a powerful movement. With plans to expand across six more cities—and more to follow—#JustWalkIndia is redefining how the nation approaches wellness and togetherness.

Spearheading this initiative is a formidable team of industry stalwarts:

K. Radhakrishnan (Radha) – Widely regarded as the “Veteran of Indian Retail,” Radha has built and scaled iconic brands like Top Ramen and Cup Noodles, and held CXO roles at Spencer’s, Reliance, Tata, and more.

Vinay Bhartia – A Purdue graduate with a stellar track record of driving growth at ByteDance and Alibaba in India, Vinay also co-founded the logistics platform MYPACCO.

Ashim Jolly – A Cornell engineer and early-stage investor, Ashim played a key role in scaling Haptik and later led growth at WeWork India.

Dilip Jayaram (DJ) – A trailblazer in the sports industry, DJ has launched landmark events such as the Mumbai Marathon and Ironman Goa.

Mahesh Ranka – With a rich background at Sony, CricInfo, and IMG Reliance, Mahesh is also the co-founder of GameChangerZ and a respected leader in the world of sports and entertainment.

With strong backing from leaders across business and sports, #JustWalkIndia is set to make an indelible mark on the national wellness landscape. As more cities join the movement, it’s not just about walking—it’s about walking together, toward a healthier and more connected India.