Marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, A first-of its kind joint Civil-Military Cycling Expedition comprising 75 participants was flagged off from Assam’s Thakurbari village in Sonitpur district on Thursday.
The cycling expedition , has been organised by Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps and will culminate at Balemu village in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district on Saturday.
The expedition has been planned jointly with Sashastra Seema Bal(SSB), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), civil admistrations of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and local cycling enthusiasts.
The expedition team will traverse through Assam and Arunachal Pradesh via Misamari, Dhekiajuli, Orang, Rowta, Udalguri, Hatigarh and Bhairabkunda.
This expedition aims to promote civil-military bonhomie and women’s empowerment by way of actual participation.
