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CISF Cyclothon: 6,553 km Coastal Security Ride
20 Jan
Summary
- Cyclists will cover 6,553 km along India's mainland coastline.
- Event aims to boost coastal security awareness and national unity.
- High female participation: 50% of 130 CISF cyclists are women.
On January 28, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will commence the "Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon," a massive 25-day, 6,553 km cycling expedition. This event will trace India's mainland coastline, aiming to enhance coastal security awareness and promote national unity.
Two teams of CISF cyclists will start simultaneously from Gujarat's Lakhpat Fort and West Bengal's Bakkhali. They will converge in Kochi on February 22, covering vast distances along both the western and eastern coasts. The expedition route includes planned stops for community engagement.
This year's cyclothon boasts a remarkable 50% female participation, with 65 out of 130 CISF cyclists being women. This initiative seeks to sensitize coastal communities about smuggling threats and strengthen citizen-security agency cooperation.
The cyclists will conduct outreach in coastal villages, organizing interactions, cleanliness drives, and awareness programs on drug abuse and human trafficking. This effort also celebrates India's maritime heritage and the crucial role of communities like fishermen in safeguarding the shoreline.
