India, Jan. 28 -- The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon-2026, a flagship national public outreach and awareness initiative, was virtually flagged off today morning from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
With the flag-off, the 25-day mega national movement formally commenced, as two CISF cycling teams simultaneously set out from Bakkhali (West Bengal) and Lakhpat (Gujarat). The teams will collectively traverse approximately 6,500 kilometres along India's eastern and western coastlines, covering nine coastal States and two Union Territories, before culminating at Kochi on 22 February 2026.
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