Coast Guard conducts walkathon to celebrate Independence Day

MANGALURU: Coast Guard district headquarters (Karnataka) conducted a walkathon to commemorate India’s 75 years of Independence with a theme “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” on Wednesday.
Imamuddin Ahmad, commissioner CGST and Customs, stressed on the importance of a walkathon for a healthy lifestyle. A target of 75K steps for “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” the festival of 75 years of Independence should be one such event in which the spirit of freedom struggle, a tribute to the martyrs and their pledge to create India could be experienced. The event was flagged off at 7am.
Indian Coast Guard and Indian Customs are maintaining synergy with regard to operations and other maritime activities. The significance of the event is to emphasise on India’s glorious history and showcase India’s development since Independence and encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives.
As many as 100 personnel participated in the walkathon held near Custom Road, New Mangalore covering 7.5 Kms. DIG S B Venkatesh, commander, Coast Guard, Karnataka said they have planned a special community interaction drive for fishermen in the coming days and will be hosting the national flag at various islands and lighthouses.