Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission launched Kudumbashree School of Drives' which offer cycling for tourists visiting Athirappally and Vazhachal, major tourist destinations. Through the 'Cycle of Drives' the cycle tourism project, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission is arranging an opportunity for the tourists to enjoy the beauty of the forest by linking these two centres. The project is implemented in convergence with the Athirappally Panchayath.
This project is carried out as part of the Special Scheduled Tribes Project implemented by Kudumbashree with the aim of sustainable development. The project envisages to find a way of livelihood for the Kadar section of the PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) of the panchayath. The 'Cycle of Drives' project also aims at minimizing the environmental pollution caused by the travel of tourist vehicles through the forest and thereby achieve the goal of 'Carbon Neutral Athirappally'.
The bicycle rental facility is available at the District Tourism Promotion Council counter leading to Athirappally Falls. Cycles are available from 9 AM to 5 PM. Public can use the cycle for Rs 100 for the first one hour and Rs 30 for the subsequent half hour. Helmets will also be provided for safety.
The project was inaugurated by Shri. Sanish Kumar Joseph, MLA, Chalakudy Constituency on 23 August 2023. Adv. Athira Devarajan, President, Athirappally Gram Panchayath presided over the function. Ms. Saumini Manilal, Panchayat Vice President, Shri. K. K Rijesh, Chairman, Health Education Standing Committee, Shri. Jayachandran, Ward Member, Dr. A. Kavitha, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission, Shri. K. Radhakrishnan, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission and Shri. Vijayakrishnan, District Programme Manager, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission spoke at the function. Kudumbashree CDS members and officials participated.
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Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission launches 'Kudumbashree School of Drives'