Raahgiri Day is an initiative that was first proposed by students of The Heritage School as part of their study “How Bike Friendly is Gurgaon”. The goal of the programme was to create a pedestrian and cycling-friendly infrastructure in the city, as well as safer roads for everyone. The streets identified for Raahgiri Day were cordoned off to motorised transport, encouraging people to walk, cycle or skate. The event also provided a platform for community leisure activities like street games, street dancing, and fitness classes like yoga, aerobics, and Zumba. Raahgiri Day was led and organised by Gurgaon city administrators, including the Police Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Joint Commissioner of Traffic, as well as schools, resident welfare associations, NGOs, industry associations, active recreation groups, and active citizens. The events were held between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. on all Sundays. The programme was first piloted in Gurgaon, but the active participation from citizens, authorities, and media made it a success and it was adopted by more than 70 other cities in 18 states within 4.5 years.

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