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Cycle for Clean Air: Jaipur Hosts Sustainable Living Cyclothon
31 Oct
Summary
- A 'Cyclothon for All' event promoting clean air will occur in Jaipur on November 1.
- Organized by ISLS, environment dept, and RSPCB to encourage cycling.
- The event aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence and raise pollution awareness.
Jaipur is set to host the 'Cyclothon for All' on November 1, aligning with the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week. This event is designed to champion clean air and sustainable living, encouraging citizens across all age groups to participate.
The ride commences at 7 am from the RSPCB office in Jhalana Doongri, following a route via Apex Circle and Malviya Nagar before concluding at the North Western Railway headquarters. Participants are instructed to arrive by 6:15 am. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the International Society for Life Sciences (ISLS), the state environment and climate change department, and the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB).
This event seeks to promote cycling as a regular mode of transportation and diminish dependence on fossil fuels. Furthermore, it aims to elevate public awareness regarding air pollution and the importance of physical fitness. Several Jaipur-based educational institutions have lent their support to this environmentally conscious initiative.