Surat: The first-ever ‘Great Indian Coastal Cyclothon‘ of the Central Industrial Security Force’s (CISF) reached Surat on Monday evening. CISF’s 125 cyclists, including 14 women, are part of a 6,553km-long cycling expedition covering two coasts of India.
On Tuesday morning, Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut will flag off the CISF cyclists for Moti Daman Fort from the Surat Diamond Bourse. On Monday night, Gahlaut encouraged the cyclists by attending a grand cultural evening held in Surat.
The cyclothon has been organised as part of CISF’s 56th Raising Day celebrations. Under the inspiring theme ‘Secure Shores, Prosperous India’, this initiative aims to raise awareness about national security in coastal areas, highlighting the threats posed by smuggling, including drugs, weapons, and explosives.
Union home minister Amit Shah had virtually flagged off the event from the CISF virtual training centre in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu, on March 7. The expedition had started from two points: Lakhpat in Gujarat on the western coast, and Bakkhali in West Bengal on the eastern coast. The western team includes 75 cyclists, including 4 women.
The western route covers 3,775km while the eastern route spans 2,778km. The cyclothon will cover 11 states. They will traverse key coastal cities, including Mumbai, Goa, Mangaluru, Kochi, Haldia, Konark, Vizag, Chennai, and Puducherry, before concluding at the Swami Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari on March 31.
Along the way, multiple events will be held, featuring demonstrations and cultural performances by CISF teams, schoolchildren, and NCC groups.
Major events at prominent locations include Lakhpat, Surat, Gateway of India, Mormugao Port (Goa), Mangaluru, Kochi, Konark, Vizag, Chennai, and Puducherry. The Gateway of India event is scheduled for March 20. It will feature a Mumbai Police band and CISF fire and dog squad drills.
Surat: The first-ever ‘Great Indian Coastal Cyclothon’ of the Central Industrial Security Force’s (CISF) reached Surat on Monday evening. CISF’s 125 cyclists, including 14 women, are part of a 6,553km-long cycling expedition covering two coasts of India.
On Tuesday morning, Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut will flag off the CISF cyclists for Moti Daman Fort from the Surat Diamond Bourse. On Monday night, Gahlaut encouraged the cyclists by attending a grand cultural evening held in Surat.
The cyclothon has been organised as part of CISF’s 56th Raising Day celebrations. Under the inspiring theme ‘Secure Shores, Prosperous India’, this initiative aims to raise awareness about national security in coastal areas, highlighting the threats posed by smuggling, including drugs, weapons, and explosives.
Union home minister Amit Shah had virtually flagged off the event from the CISF virtual training centre in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu, on March 7. The expedition had started from two points: Lakhpat in Gujarat on the western coast, and Bakkhali in West Bengal on the eastern coast. The western team includes 75 cyclists, including 4 women.
The western route covers 3,775km while the eastern route spans 2,778km. The cyclothon will cover 11 states. They will traverse key coastal cities, including Mumbai, Goa, Mangaluru, Kochi, Haldia, Konark, Vizag, Chennai, and Puducherry, before concluding at the Swami Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari on March 31.
Along the way, multiple events will be held, featuring demonstrations and cultural performances by CISF teams, schoolchildren, and NCC groups.
Major events at prominent locations include Lakhpat, Surat, Gateway of India, Mormugao Port (Goa), Mangaluru, Kochi, Konark, Vizag, Chennai, and Puducherry. The Gateway of India event is scheduled for March 20. It will feature a Mumbai Police band and CISF fire and dog squad drills.