Mumbai, Aug 11 (TIWN) At least 8 renowned historical locations in Maharashtra shall figure on the much-anticipated 'Fit India Freedom Run 2.0' as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, or the Platinum anniversary of India's Independence, officials said on Wednesday.

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will flag off the nationwide programmes which will be held in 75 villages and 75 districts each week till October 2, 2021, covering all 744 districts in the next six weeks. 

In Maharashtra, the top freedom movement related sites to figure include Mumbai's historic August Kranti Maidan where the Indian National Congress organised its session and Mahatma Gandhi gave the clarion call to the British rulers to 'Quit India' on August 9, 1942.