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The BSF Tripura organized a cycling event to promote fitness under the Khelo India-Fit India campaigns. The rally aimed to encourage health awareness among security personnel and locals. A new women's barrack was also inaugurated to support female BSF staff. The force continues to prioritize both fitness and gender inclusivity in its operations.

Key Points: BSF Agartala Launches Khelo India-Fit India Cycle Campaign

  • BSF Tripura flags off fitness cycle rally to ICP Agartala
  • Campaign promotes health awareness among forces and locals
  • Khelo India and Fit India drive grassroots sports and active lifestyles
  • New Mahila Barrack at BOP Ekinpur boosts women personnel welfare
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BSF organises cycle campaign under 'Khelo India-Fit India' in Agartala

BSF Tripura promotes fitness with a cycle rally from Salbagan to Agartala ICP under Khelo India-Fit India initiatives.

"The BSF has always been at the forefront of integrating and empowering women in its ranks. – Ashwani Kumar Sharma"

Agartala, July 28

In an initiative to promote the spirit of fitness and national unity, the Border Security Force (BSF) organised a cycle campaign on Sunday from Frontier Headquarters Salbagan, Tripura, to the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Agartala under "Khelo India - Fit India".

The cycle campaign was flagged off by Sh. Sailendra Kumar Sinha DIG (PSO) Frontier Headquarter BSF Tripura.

The event aimed to spread awareness about health, fitness and the importance of an active lifestyle among force personnel and the local populace.

The Khelo India and Fit India programs are both government initiatives in India aimed at promoting sports and fitness. Khelo India was launched on October 14, 2017, and focuses on developing sports at the grassroots level, nurturing young talent, and establishing India as a sporting nation. Fit India, launched on August 29 in 2019, is a broader campaign to encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyles among all Indians, regardless of age or profession.

Earlier, The Border Security Force (BSF) reinforced its commitment to the welfare and operational efficiency of its women personnel with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Mahila Barrack at Border Out Post (BOP) Ekinpur, under the jurisdiction of 69 Battalion (Bn) in South Tripura district by Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Inspector General (IG) of Frontier Headquarters (Ftr HQ) Tripura.

According to the BSF, the new barrack, equipped with modern amenities, aims to provide a comfortable and conducive living environment for mahila praharis, further strengthening their capabilities in safeguarding the nation's borders.

Speaking at the event, Ashwani Kumar Sharma stated, "The BSF has always been at the forefront of integrating and empowering women in its ranks."The BSF has been progressively increasing the induction of women into combat roles.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wonderful to see women's barracks being upgraded! Our mahila praharis deserve the best facilities. But I hope they also get equal opportunities in all roles, not just support functions.
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Rohit P
Cycling is good but why only in Agartala? BSF should organize similar campaigns in all border areas. Our forces in J&K and Punjab need fitness motivation too!
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Sarah B
As someone posted in Tripura, I participated in this event! The energy was amazing - seeing BSF jawans cycling alongside civilians was truly inspiring. More power to such initiatives!
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Karthik V
Good effort, but I hope they maintain the new women's barracks properly. Often such facilities deteriorate quickly due to poor maintenance. Our forces deserve consistent quality.
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Nisha Z
Khelo India and Fit India are excellent programs! 🇮🇳 My son got selected for badminton training under Khelo India last year. Government is doing good work in sports development.

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