{"id":17893,"date":"2024-09-15T21:16:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T15:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=17893"},"modified":"2024-09-15T21:16:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T15:46:10","slug":"pune-on-pedal-cycle-rally-to-raise-awareness-about-fitness-and-environmental-conservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=17893","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Pune on Pedal&#8217; Cycle Rally to Raise Awareness About Fitness and Environmental Conservation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_5408-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_5408-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_5408-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_5408-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_5408.jpg 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pune: A cycle rally was organized from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Kothrud to the Dharmavir Sambhaji Maharaj statue in Deccan. The primary aim of the rally was to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s birthday and raise awareness among Puneites about physical fitness and eco-friendly lifestyles. More than 2,500 cyclists participated in the event, promoting the \u2018Pune on Pedals\u2019 initiative while delivering a message of fitness and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs &amp; Sports, Raksha Khadse, inaugurated the rally organized by Rajya Sabha MP, Prof. Dr. Medha Kulkarni, by waving the green flag. Among the dignitaries present were Skydiver Padma Shri Shital Mahajan, Indian cricketer Rahul Tripathi, former corporators Jayant Bhave and Vishram Kulkarni, and others. Speaking at the event, Khadse emphasized the benefits of cycling for both physical and mental health, as well as environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khadse further stated, \u201cPrime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently promoted the \u2018Fit India\u2019 movement. Cycling plays a key role in staying fit and healthy. To instill the importance of sports in children, awareness campaigns are being conducted from village to village. The Ministry of Sports is implementing various initiatives to foster sportsmanship in children. This cycle rally initiated by Prof. Dr. Medhatai Kulkarni is commendable, and the enthusiasm of Punekars for cycling has been truly inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018Pune on Pedal\u2019 initiative, now in its fifth year, encourages the use of bicycles due to their health benefits. Pune, known for its strong cycling culture, hosted over 2,500 cyclists in this year&#8217;s rally. During the event, Khadse distributed free bicycles to underprivileged children. As Dr. Medha Kulkarni mentioned, all participants were awarded medals, certificates, and T-shirts. Shital Mahajan, Rahul Tripathi, and other attendees also encouraged Puneites to cycle more frequently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune: A cycle rally was organized from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Kothrud to the Dharmavir Sambhaji Maharaj statue in Deccan. The primary aim of the rally was to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s birthday and raise awareness among Puneites about physical fitness and eco-friendly lifestyles. 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