Patriotism meets endurance in CISF’s Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026, flagged off on January 28 by Minister Nityanand Rai at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. This 25-day, coast-to-coast cycle covers 6,500 km, starting from Gujarat and West Bengal, weaving through coastal India to Kochi by February 22.
Celebrating ‘Vande Mataram’s’ sesquicentennial, the event drew kudos from Suresh Raina. In an airport video, the former cricketer extended wishes and invited participation, hailing it as a beacon of discipline, sacrifice, and determination. He commended CISF’s zeal in promoting maritime security consciousness.
Social media buzzed with CISF’s share of Raina’s message, highlighting the nexus of athletic prowess and duty. The cyclothon targets smuggling awareness, inter-agency ties, martyr tributes, maritime history promotion, and healthy living advocacy.
Fisherfolk’s pivotal role in vigilance takes center stage, alongside youth empowerment. Spanning 9 states and 2 UTs, it unites communities in safeguarding shores.
Raina’s endorsement elevates the initiative, proving celebrity voices can amplify security drives, fostering a more alert and united coastal frontier.