Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off a CRPF Women Bike Expedition ‘Yashasvini’ from the iconic Lal Chowk, Srinagar. The expedition will traverse more than 2134 KMs, crossing 40 districts to reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on 31st October, on the birth anniversary of former Deputy Prime Minister, unifier of modern India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The expedition is a collaborative effort of CRPF and Ministry of Women and Child Development to celebrate women power of the country. During the journey, all three teams from Srinagar, Shillong and Kanyakumari will interact with the target groups of “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) like school children and college girls, women self-help groups, cadets of the NCC, children of CCIs, NYKS members, adolescent girls & boys, anganwadi workers etc. The Lt Governor saluted the unparalleled bravery, determination and courage shown by the Veeranganas of CRPF in many difficult situations while protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. He also shared the efforts of the government to promote women-led development and empowering the women to lead J&K’s growth journey.
