In a bid to spread message of oil and gas conservation, Indian Oil Corporation organised Saksham cycle rally in the city on Sunday.
Chandigarh DGP, Tajender Singh Luthra flagged off the 10 kilometre rally from the office of Indian Oil Corporation in Sector-19 here and congratulated IOC for its endeavour. He said that it is not just cycling but an opportunity to secure future of next generation.
With the collaboration and support of the Cycling Federation of India, there were around 400 -500 cyclist men, women and kids, all together in high spirits who took part in the initiative. The participants included retired Armymen, doctors, students of tricity and many more. NGO, Yuva Satta also extended its support in this initiative and the event saw participation from a large number of school going girls.
Sandeep Jain, chief general manager, IOC, Punjab state office informed that the main motive of the Saksham Cycle Rally is to spread among masses the message to conserve fuel for future and to save the environment from pollution by using cycle or public transport at least once a week.
The rally was organised in Chandigarh which boasts the tag of being the cleanest and planned city. The event was well in sync with the spirits of the city as it highlighted the importance of oil conservation which in turn would lead to greener and pollution free environment, he added.
As a mandate initiative by Prime Minister Narender Modi to conserve petrol and natural gas, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) along with the petroleum and natural gas companies, have to organise 75 cyclothon events in all major cities before December 31.