Srikakulam Collector Shrikesh B. Lathakar on May 16 asked people to use cycles to travel to short distances, as they were environment friendly and ensure fitness as well.
He flagged off a cycle rally organised in Srikakulam by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) as part of its ‘Life Style for Environment’ campaign which would continue till World Environment Day to be observed on June 5. Meanwhile, APPCB-Engineer B. Sudarshanam said the cycle rally would be taken up in Fort City on Wednesday.
According to him, the rally would begin at Rajiv Sports Complex at 6.30 a.m. and culminate at Railway Station at 7.30 p.m. He urged people from all sections of the society to participate in the rally, for the promotion of environment friendly transport in the City.