New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will organise the second edition of the coastal cyclothon from January 28, engaging communities, youth and stakeholders along India's eastern and western seaboards.

Spanning 25 days and covering nearly 6,500 kilometres, the pan-India Cyclothon will pass through nine coastal states along both the eastern and western seaboards. It is designed as a large-scale outreach programme to engage coastal communities, youth, fishermen, students and other stakeholders on issues related to maritime security, national unity and active citizenship.

150 cyclists with 50 per cent women participants are to take part in the cyclothon.

The 'CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon-2026', from J...