WESTERN AXIS MEGA CYCLOTHON ARRIVAL TO PUNE

NCC Cycling expedition from Kanyakumari to New Delhi, reaches Pune. ‘Flagged In’ at National War Memorial on 27 Dec 23.

Named as Mega Cyclothon “Mahila Shakti ka Abhedya Safar”, the expedition is commemorating 75 years of NCC. In consonance with Nari Shakti Theme of Republic Day Parade 2024, the Cycothon team consists of 11 Senior Wing (Girl) cadets led by a team captain Brig NS Chaarag. In a bid to highlight the role of women towards growth of India, the Cyclothon aims to exhort the youth to carry the story of India’s transformation and growth forward.

The expedition which started from Kanyakumari on 08 December 2023 will culminate at New Delhi on 26 Jan 2024 after covering a whopping 3232KM along the western axis of India.

The expedition reached Pune on Wednesday 27 Dec 2023 where it was Flagged In at the National War Memorial by Wing Commander Suresh Mehendale (Retd) a 1971 War veteran along with local NNC Cadets. Group Commander NCC of Pune, Brig Arjun Mitra was also present. The cycling team then paid floral tributes to the fallen soldiers at the War memorial.

The Cycling team will visit the National Defence Academy Khadakwasla followed by a visit to the iconic Fergusson College on 28 Dec 23. The Cyclothon will be flagged off to Panvel on 29 Dec 23.