About 200 students from 15 technical institutions in Delhi came on street today to create awareness about Commonwealth Games through Cycle Rally. Students from Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology (NSIT), Ambedkar Institute of Business Studies, women polytechnics like-Kasturba Polytechnic for Women and Meera Bai Polytechnic for Women are participating in the Rally. The 15-km rally has been organized in an endeavour to create awareness on upcoming Commonwealth Games-2010. Delhi Knowledge Development Foundation under the aegis of Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Govt of Delhi has organized the rally. The 15-km Cycle Rally was flagged off by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit from Rajghat.
The rally commenced from Rajghat and covered Ajmeri Gate, Paharganj, Rani Jhansi Marg, Old Baraf Khana, Tees Hazari, ISBT, Mori Gate, G.P.O., Red Fort and culminated at Rajghat.
Addressing the participants of rally Dikshit said, “It is a matter of great pride for all of us that Delhi will be hosting the Commonwealth Games-2010 and the Cycle Rally is just a step towards spreading awareness about it. Cycling is not just an environment friendly option but also promotes a healthy way of life. The Rally is in conformance to the objective of XIX Commonwealth Games-2010 to encourage sports development and physical recreation and promote the shared values of integrity, fair play competence, team work, commitment to excellence, respect for gender equality and tolerance.”