Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the Heal with Wheels cycling rally organized by Uttarakhand Tourism department on the eve of the State’s Foundation Day on Sunday.
Congratulating everyone for entering the 21st year of the state, he said, “The state of Uttarakhand is a state full of potential for adventure sports. To promote adventure sports in the state, we have also decided to form a separate department.”
Expressing happiness over the participation of 13 women in the rally, he said, “This participation will also help other women to come forward for adventure sports.”
Tourism secretary Dilip Javalkar said, “On the occasion of Uttarakhand’s Foundation Day, UTDB has organised various programmes. We witnessed a lot of enthusiasm in the biking rally which saw the participation of 260 cyclists. The purpose of organising the rally is to promote safe tourism in the state.”
The bicycle rally started from CM residence, reaching George Everest estate via Kimari, Basagath Marg. Ramesh Bharti secured first position, Mohit Udyan second and youngest 15 year old Avinash Rana secured third position. In the women’s category, Vandana Singh secured the first position, Simi Pardal secured second and Savita Mahato secured the third position. The rally ended with the hot air balloon festival at George Everest estate in Mussoorie.
Jawalkar also inaugurated the Majestic Uttarakhand photo exhibition organised by UTDB at the Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art MDDA Complex at Clock Tower on Sunday. This exhibition will continue till November 10.
Monday, 09 November 2020 | PNS | Dehradun
