IAF 2010 km long cycle expedition kicks off from Naliya in Gujarat

Bhuj: A team of the cyclists of the Indian Air Force (IAF) today started their over 2000 km long expedition from Air Force station at Naliya in Gujarat to disseminate the message of Swachchh Bharat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also his Go Green Idea to check vehicular pollution.

The team of 20 cyclists, named Team West (one of the four such teams coming from the four corners of the country as part of IAF Milan Cycling Expedition to culminate their journeys in New Delhi on October 8 on 84 th Air Force day) will pass through states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi, negotiating tough terrain and weather conditions and will also promote the Spirit of Adventure and Physical Fitness among people.

Defence spokesperson Wing Commander Abhishek Matiman said that in line with the initiative taken by the Hon’ble Prime Minister for promoting ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ and ‘Go Green’ ideas, the Indian Air Force is conducting “IAF MILAN CYCLING EXPEDITION”. Four teams from the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern tip of the country, comprising 20 members each is participating in the cycle expedition from their respective territories and will culminate at Delhi on 08 October 2016 which is the 84th Air Force Day.

Team West, was flagged off by Air Commodore Ajay Grover, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Naliya in Kutch district at 1030 hrs today. During its around 25 days journey, Team West will cover a total distance of 2010 Kms while disseminating the message of ‘Swachh Bharat’ and ‘Go Green’ ideas, he said.

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