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Pradeep Kumar

03/06/21 10:00 AM IST

India Cycles4Change

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The India Cycles4Change challenge is beginning to gain momentum in Indian cities

Highlights
  • The challenge was launched last year under the Smart Cities Mission by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 25th June, 2020, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic that was gaining ground in the country.
  • Over the last year, a cycling revolution has taken over India, with cycling being seen as an important mode of safe and healthy personal transport medium that ensures social distancing, while being environmentally sustainable.
  • With the launch of India Cycle4Change challenge, 107 cities registered to be a part of the cycling revolution.
  • The Smart Cities Mission, in association with Institute for Transport and Development Policy (ITDP) conducted training modules and other capacity building initiatives to  guide 107 cities on various cycling initiatives.
Progress
  • Identifying barriers to cycling by listening to the people
  • Making streets and neighbourhoods safe and fun for cycling
  • Creating a cycling community
  • Empowering women to cycle
  • Changing everyday behaviour through campaigns
Source: PIB

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