DDC flags off Cycle Rally ‘Saksham 2019’

Cycle Rally being flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Jammu.
Cycle Rally being flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Jammu.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 20: Oil Industry in J&K comprising of IOC, BPC and HPC under the flag of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), organized a Cycle Rally comprising of over 200 cyclists.
The participants included cyclists from various walks of life which included children from schools, citizens of Jammu in addition to group from Jammu based Addict Bikers Club.
The Rally was flagged off by chief guest Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, from Indian Oil Divisional Office Complex at Rail Head Jammu.
The objective of the Rally was to make the citizens aware about the need of conservation of Petroleum products as these are limited and will deplete over the years to come.
Deputy Commissioner gave a brief on Oil Conservation by employing various day to day activities which included Cycling by the citizens. He particularly emphasized on using Helmets while riding bicycles.
Rajiv Yadav, State Level Coordinator, Oil Industry, J&K informed that month-long awareness programme was inaugurated on January 16 under title Saksham 2019 (Sanrakshan Mahotsav) which will conclude on February 15, 2018. He further announced various activities to be observed during the period which will include Painting, Essay competitions in schools, workshops for drivers, mechanics, LPG workshops etc.
Amit Sharma, Director, FCS &CA was the guest of honour who motivated the gathering to use more and more cycles to save environment and save fuel.
The Rally passed through various areas of Gandhi Nagar and culminated finally at Indian Oil Divisional Office.

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