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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
On World Bicycle Day, enthusiasts rue lack of key infra to promote cycling
Ranchi: While various groups held various events and cycle tours in different parts of the state capital in the run up to Tuesday's World Bicycle Day, cycle enthusiasts said lack of proper facilities are posing challenges to promote the cause. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ranchi's Bicycle Mayor, Kanishka Poddar, who in collaboration with FIT India, spearheaded a cycling event on Sunday from Kanke Road to Pithoria Chowk stressed on wider adoption of cycling for daily commute. "During our cycling event, many participants also carried placards not just to create awareness about cycling but to force govt attention on the infrastructural gaps here," he said. "The state govt must prioritise the development of cycling-friendly infrastructure and promote bicycle use through campaigns such as #NoCarShanivar," Poddar said. He added that creation of dedicated bicycle parking stations at all govt buildings, shopping malls, and places of public interest is a need of the hour. Another cyclist Chandrashekhar Kinger, said, "Cycling is a simple, affordable, and environment-friendly commute that can be adopted by every citizen. We request to the govt to designate a few places a no vehicle zones, develop a dedicated bicycle track in the Morabadi area and promote a cycle-to-work culture among public sector units and large corporations among others." International cyclist Gautam Kumar said World Bicycle Day must be celebrated daily as it directly benefits humans and nature by improving fitness and cutting down on carbon emissions .
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Cycle marathon held in Mangaluru ahead of eighth anniversary of GST
Mangalore GST Commissionerate, in collaboration with 'FIT India' campaign, organised a cycle marathon in the city on Sunday, marking the countdown to the eighth anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST Day will be celebrated on July 1. Under the theme 'GST: Simplifying taxes; empowering citizens', the event not only celebrated GST's successes but also emphasised its role in streamlining business operations, improving compliance, and fostering a transparent tax system in the country, a release by the Commissionerate said. The marathon was flagged off from the Central Revenue Building in Attavara by S. Keshava Narayan Reddy, Commissioner of Central Tax and CGST, Mangaluru. The event aimed to raise awareness of GST's positive impact on the Indian economy and promote fitness and environmental sustainability through cycling. The release said that in addition to the Commissioner, key participants included Additional Commissioner of CGST Vaibhav Kiran Pagare, Assistant Commissioners of CGST and GST and Customs officials, including retired officials. Members of Mangalore Cycle Club, led by its president Anil Shet, and representatives from local trade and industry bodies also attended the event. The marathon highlighted key trade-friendly initiatives introduced by the Union government, such as e-invoicing, simplified compliance procedures, GST refunds, and the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). The Commissionerate said the measures underscore the government's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment while maintaining transparency in tax administration. Since its implementation on July 1, 2017, GST has revolutionised the Indian economy by consolidating various indirect taxes into a single unified tax regime, simplifying tax processes for both businesses and consumers. The Mangaluru GST Commissionerate continues to engage proactively with the public, industry stakeholders, and partner institutions through initiatives like the marathon. Such efforts reinforce the spirit of citizen-centric governance, fostering a collaborative approach between the government and citizens to create a robust, transparent, and efficient economic environment, it said.
