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SCR GM takes part in ‘Fit India Cyclothon'
Hyderabad: South Central Railways General Manager Arun Kumar Jain flagged off and pedalled in the 'Fit India Cyclothon' event along with team of SCR officials at Railway Sports Complex, Secunderabad on Sunday.
The event was organised by SCR Sports Association as part of the Khelo India Scheme's FIT INDIA initiative under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports to promote the culture of fitness across Railway work force and communities.
Arun Kumar Jain complimented the sports association in taking up this appropriate and important initiative. He stressed on the importance of staying fit which is very important and need of the hour. 'The Fit India
Movement campaign has really helped everyone in a big way to keep fit and healthy. Cycling is very good for health and nowadays, many people in other countries are cycling to maintain fitness. Cycling is an environment friendly activity and improves health also,' he said.
Neeraj Agrawal, Additional General Manager, SCR, Bhartesh Kumar Jain, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division, Senior Railway Officials, SCR Sports Association Officials and SCR Sportsmen were amongst those participated.
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment has taken up the Fit India Cycling drive. Envisioned by Prime Minister as People's Movement, the FIT INDIA Movement is an endeavour to involve citizens of the country to make India a fit nation.
