All-transgender cyclothon to promote non-motorised transport

The organisers claimed this to be the first of its kind all-transgender cyclothon in the city

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It was interesting to see a group of transgender taking to the streets to promote non-motorised transport in Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of the Indian state of Odisa. Participants from the community took part in an all-transgender cyclothon organised by the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL).

The cyclists, more than 50 in number, took a round across the Smart City and drew wide attention from passersby and others.

The organisers claimed this to be the first of its kind all-transgender cyclothon in the city.

The event was sponsored by by Khimji Foundation, which keeps on supporting social initiatives.

A quality city-wide facility for cycles and pedestrian ways have been developed to reduce carbon emissions and make the city environment friendly

“Members of SAKHA, a community-based organisation of transgender people, actively participated in the event with great enthusiasm under the leadership of Meera Parida. Well-known Odia TV actor and social worker Russy Patnaik also joined as a guest and encouraged the participants,” the Statesman reported.

To make Bhubaneshwar city cycle-friendly, the authorities are planning citizen-centric facilities based on the Smart City Proposal. Under the programme a quality city-wide facility for cycles and pedestrian ways have been developed to reduce carbon emissions and make the city environment friendly.

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