From Our Special Correspondent - Bengaluru
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Dec 27: Chief minister B S Yediyurappa flagged off the Para-Cycling Expedition 'Infinity Ride 2020' organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) from the Vidhana Soudha in the city on Sunday.
The chief minister lauded the services of the BSF and its jawans in protecting India’s borders and said the nation is grateful for their selfless service.
Home minister, Basavaraj Bommai, chief secretary, T M Vijay Bhasakar, home department’s additional chief secretary, Rajneesh Goel, BSF’s IGSK, Tyagi and others were present at the occasion.
The para-cycling expedition 'Infinity Ride 2020' is organized by the BSF in association with Aditya Mehta Foundation. The expedition commenced had started from Srinagar on November 19 and will be culminating at the southern tip of India at Kanyakumari Tamil Nadu on December 31 this year.
The expedition is a part of the national campaign to psychologically empower BSF’s operational amputees and other Divyangjan (specially-abled). This venture is being conducted under the aegis of BSF’s Divyang Skill Development Centre (DSDC), New Delhi.
As many as 28 participants are taking part in more than 3800 kms cycling, traversing the entire country. All the BSF Divyang riders underwent pre-expedition training at BSF Institute of Adventure and Advance Training (BIAAT), Dehradun.
Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) has been a pioneer in raising awareness on para-sports in every nook and corner of India.