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Coast Guard Week celebrations: Cycle rally along western coast of India receives grand welcome at Vasco-da-Gama


Team to cover 1860 Kms before culminating at Vizhinjam, Kerala, on 23rd Feb 25

Posted On: 12 FEB 2025 3:33PM by PIB Mumbai

Panaji, 12 February 2025

 

A team of 20 cyclists, who are on a rally along the western coastline of India as part of the Coast Guard Week celebrations 2025, received a grand welcome on its arrival at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa. The rally, themed 'Surakshit Tat', is traversing the western coastline carrying a message of maritime safety, security and national pride. 

Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 11 (CGDHQ-11) warmly welcomed the rally. During their stay, the team engaged with local fishermen and the fisheries department, discussing Coast Guard responsibilities, career opportunities, and the crucial role of fishermen in coastal security.

The rally, flagged off from Daman on 02nd Feb, will culminate at Vizhinjam, Kerala on 23rd Feb 25, covering a total distance of approximately 1860 Kms. After the two-day halt at Vasco-da-Gama, the rally was flagged off by Shri Suman Kumar, IDSE, Chief Engineer, Coast Guard, Goa, at 07.00 hrs on12th February, 2025. The rally is now proceeding towards Karwar.

The initiative aims to promote fitness, environmental consciousness, and maritime security awareness. The event is in line with the themes of Fit India Movement and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, reinforcing the commitment towards a Safe Sea.

 

 

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