The event was conducted by the Coast Guard in MangaluruCoast Guard District Headquarters (Karnataka) conducted walkathon on August 11 to commemorate 75 years of independence with the theme ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in Mangaluru. He stressed a target of 75,000 steps for ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The festival of 75 years of independence should be an event in which the spirit of the freedom struggle, tribute to martyrs and their pledge to create India could be experienced. Also Read Military bands set the mood for Independence Day celebrationsIn order to enhance cooperation between the two services (Indian Coast Guard and Customs), another area of thrust in which both agencies have been successful was maintaining synergy with regard to operations and other maritime activities, said a release from the Indian Coast Guard. A total of 100 persons participated in the event near Custom Road, New Mangaluru, covering a distance of 7.5 km.

Source: The Hindu August 11, 2021 04:58 UTC