Srinagar, Jan 16: A 4,000km cycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari began from here on Thursday to promote a pollution-free India.
The expedition with several participants from Maharashtra, including two sexagenarians, was flagged off by the Deputy Inspector General, Central Kashmir Range, Rajiv Pande from the iconic Lal Chowk here.
One of the cyclists, Satish Jadhav, 67, said he wants every citizen of the country to raise the banner of a pollution-free Bharat.
He also appealed to the younger generation to take to cycling for good health.
“I plan to ride my cycle for 100 years, and today, I begin this journey to Kanyakumari. I encourage everyone to take an interest in nature,” he said.
Another cyclist, Bhanusali, 64, said the aim behind the expedition is to save the earth.
One of the cyclists, Satish Jadhav, 67, said he wants every citizen of the country to raise the banner of a pollution-free Bharat.
He also appealed to the younger generation to take to cycling for good health.
“I plan to ride my cycle for 100 years, and today, I begin this journey to Kanyakumari. I encourage everyone to take an interest in nature,” he said.
Another cyclist, Bhanusali, 64, said the aim behind the expedition is to save the earth.
