New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026, a flagship national public outreach and awareness initiative, was virtually flagged off on Wednesday at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
The event was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai.
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 in Kochi on 22 February 2026.
Dignitaries also participated in a cycle rally near India...