Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon Begins in Jharkhand
The Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon is a special cycling event that started in three places in Jharkhand on December 18, 2023.
It's organized by the NCC (National Cadet Corps) to honor Birsa Munda, a great tribal freedom fighter.
The event has two parts: one within Jharkhand and another from Ranchi to New Delhi.
Different teams of NCC cadets and officers are leading the cyclothon from each starting point.
The theme of the event is 'Shaurya Ke Kadam, Kranti Ki Ore,' which means 'Steps of Bravery, Towards Revolution.'
The cyclists will stop for the night at different places and then continue to Ranchi on December 19.
The event is getting a lot of support from local people who respect Birsa Munda's contributions.
The Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon began from three locations in Jharkhand on December 18, 2023.
The event is organized by the NCC Directorate Bihar and Jharkhand under the theme 'Shaurya Ke Kadam, Kranti Ki Ore.'
Teams led by NCC officers and cadets are participating from Latehar, Torpa, and Gumla.
The cyclothon aims to celebrate the legacy of tribal icon Birsa Munda and promote national unity.
The first leg of the journey will conclude in Ranchi on December 19, with a second leg planned from Ranchi to New Delhi.
- Who
- NCC Directorate Bihar and Jharkhand, NCC cadets and officers
- What
- Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon, a cycling event
- When
- Started on December 18, 2023
- Where
- Began from Latehar, Torpa, and Gumla in Jharkhand
- Why
- To celebrate the legacy of tribal icon Birsa Munda and promote national unity
- Event
- Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon
- Organizers
- NCC Directorate Bihar and Jharkhand
- Theme
- Shaurya Ke Kadam, Kranti Ki Ore
- Start Date
- December 18, 2023
- Start Locations
- Latehar, Torpa, Gumla
- End Location
- Ranchi (first leg)
- Participants
- NCC cadets and officers
- Significance
- Celebrating Birsa Munda's legacy and promoting national unity