Raipur MP Sunil Soni on Friday said that exercise and physical activities should be vital for a healthy body and mind.
He was addressing a bicycle rally organized here to mark the ‘World Cycle Day’. Similar events were held at Bhilai-Durg, Ratanpur-Bilaspur and Mahasamund in Chhattisgarh.
Shrikant Pandey, State Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, said the objective was to encourage and motivate people to adopt cycling in their daily life for physical fitness.
It would help get rid of obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety and diseases. Adoption of bicycles by common citizens will also help in reducing carbon footprint.
More than 150 cyclists took part in the rally which culminated at Telibandha Talab (Marine Drive).
Durg MP Vijay Baghel was chief guest of the event held at Civic Centre Bhilai-Durg. He also covered the total distance by bicycle.
Bilaspur MP Arun Sao said that cycling is one of the best exercises.
At Mahasamund, Collector. Nileshkumar Kshirsagar and Forest Divisional Officer Pankaj Rajput led the cycle rally.