Kids pedal to a healthy lifestyle

Tribune News Service

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Amritsar, December 22

Concerned over the worsening ambient air quality caused by increasing air pollution, Mount Litera Zee School, organised a ‘Cyclothon’, in collaboration with Decathlon and the Amritsar Riding Club, on Sunday.

The students, staff and residents gave the message of a green environment in the rally. In tune with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India campaign, the event aimed at urging masses to switch over to environment and health-friendly practices like cycling, considering its health benefits, and urged them to contribute to the cause of saving the planet from air pollution. Major General Vikram Singh, GOC, 15 Inf Div, and Brigadier Navneet Narian, Khasa Commander, who presided over the event, flagged off the bicycle rally.

Raising slogans ‘Ride for the planet’, and ‘Save the planet, ride cycle’, the rally, covered parts in the city to spread awareness about the benefits of cycling. Addressing the gathering, the chief guest attributed the menace of air pollution to increasing incidents of stubble burning and a constant hike in the number of vehicles on the roads, and the resultant traffic congestion. They urged the students to adopt the practices that are beneficial to the environment and health. Manjot Dhillon, Director, Mount Litera Zee School, said, “In today’s fast paced life, the increasing competition in different fields, and growing dependence on digital technology, and resultant lure for financial gains, have alienated us from the joys and benefits of riding bicycle,” she said.

A tree plantation drive, an art exhibition, and ‘Swayam Siddha’, a skill development programme aimed at empowering the auxiliary staff of the school, were also held.