The Raahgiri, a joint initiative of TSIIC (Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation), Happening Hyderabad, Cyberabad Traffic Police, EMBARQ and IdentCity today celebrated World Raahgiri Day and World Music Day, Fathers Day and Skate Board Day.
Despite drizzle, people in large numbers participated in World Yoga Day, Skateboard Day, Fathers Day and Music Day. June 21 is also observed as the year’s longest day.Raahgiri celebrated Yoga Day in association with Isha Foundation, Reebok and Art of Living in the presence of C.V. Anand, Commissioner, Cyberabad Police; Ganesh Bigala, MLA, Nizamabad and Ramesh Loganathan, president HYSEA.
Speaking about Yoga and its importance, C.V. Anand said Yoga is very good for overall health. It is a practice which controls an individual’s mind, body and soul. Get involved more into Yoga to lead active lifestyle, he said. He also said Raahgiri is a street event, which provides citizens with the opportunity to reclaim their streets, connect with their community. “We want to make Hyderabad the most happening day. Cyberabad Police are trying their best to provide as many spaces as possible to connect with community. I am happy Raahgiri Day has been the most looked after event every Sunday. C.V. Anand did the skateboard for a while and encouraged others to do. He went around 1.2 km stretch from Raheja Mind Space to Bio Diversity Park. He bicycled, played a few street games like Spinning Top.
“After seeing the success of initiatives like Raahgiri, we would like to observe every Thursday as “Car-free Thursday” in the IT Zone of the Cyberabad. The initiative will be kicked off from July 23, he informed while interacting with the media on the sidelines of the media. “She Shuttle” service, a two private bus services will be introduced on June 29 for the commutation of women IT employees in the Cyberabad iT corridor, C.V Anand informed.
Ganesh Bigala said initiative like Raahgiri is the most sought after. Today my family brought me here to celebrate Father’s Day. The Valmiki Foundation brought about 40 kids to help them understand what the Yoga is all about. As usual, the regulars of the Raahgiri, some of whom addicted to Raahgiri on every Sunday and also bicycling enjoyed nice climate pedaling all around 1.2 km stretch of Raahgiri. (NSS)