Cyclothon for All organised during the launch of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week on Sunday 1 November in Jaipur. Chief Secretary V. Srinivas started the programme by waving the green flag.
Under the joint auspices of Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Environment Department and International Society for Life Sciences, cyclists, youth and environmentally conscious citizens participated in the cyclothon.
Statements from Key Guests
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said, "Environmental protection is not only the government’s responsibility but a collective duty of every citizen." He highlighted cycling as a symbol of healthy lifestyle and clean air.
Additional Chief Secretary Anand Kumar stressed the importance of public participation and behavioural change, while Secretary of Environment Department Shailja Deval highlighted cycling as vital for reducing air pollution and building a healthy society.
Programme Schedule
The cyclothon started from the premises of Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board and proceeded via Apex Circle in Malviya Nagar to the North Western Railway Headquarters. Participants rode their bicycles with enthusiasm, conveying a message of clean, green and healthy Rajasthan.
During the event, guests and participants pledged to protect the environment, control pollution and adopt a sustainable lifestyle. At the conclusion, Shailja Deval distributed certificates to participants and encouraged them.
- Cyclothon aimed to promote the use of environmentally friendly transport such as bicycles instead of private vehicles
- Ensure active citizen participation in achieving sustainable development goals