Archive · 21 Jan 2026
CISF's 2026 Coastal Cyclothon to Boost Security
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is organizing a big cycling event called the Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026.
It will start on January 28, 2026, and last for 25 days.
The cyclists will ride along India's entire coastline, covering 6,553 kilometers.
Two teams will start from different points—one from Gujarat and the other from West Bengal—and they will meet in Kerala.
The goal is to make people aware of the importance of coastal security, encourage teamwork between citizens and security forces, and promote fitness.
Over 130 CISF personnel, including 65 women, will participate.
They have trained hard for this event to ensure they can complete the long journey safely and successfully.
The CISF will flag off the Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026 on January 28, 2026, to boost coastal security awareness and national unity.
The 25-day cyclothon will cover 6,553 kilometers along India's entire mainland coastline, starting from Gujarat and West Bengal and converging in Kerala.
Two teams of 130 CISF personnel, including 65 women, will participate, having undergone intensive training for the event.
The initiative aims to sensitize coastal communities to security threats, strengthen cooperation between citizens and security agencies, and promote fitness and discipline.
The cyclothon will traverse major cities along the western and eastern coasts, including Surat, Mumbai, Goa, Haldia, Chennai, and Kanyakumari.
- Who
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai
- What
- Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a nationwide cycling campaign to boost coastal security awareness
- When
- January 28, 2026, to February 22, 2026
- Where
- India's entire mainland coastline, starting from Lakhpat Fort, Gujarat, and Bakkhali, West Bengal, converging at Kochi, Kerala
- Why
- To strengthen coastal security awareness, national unity, and community participation, and to promote fitness and discipline
- Event Name
- Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026
- Start Date
- January 28, 2026
- Total Distance
- 6,553 kilometres
- Participants
- 130 CISF personnel (65 women)
- Start Points
- Lakhpat Fort, Gujarat (West); Bakkhali, West Bengal (East)
- Convergence Point
- Kochi, Kerala
- Theme
- Surakshit Tat, Samridh Bharat (Secure Coasts, Prosperous India)
