IIM Kashipur organized Bikerthon - a bike rally to promote road safety

This was followed by a cultural extravaganza wherein the students of IIM Kashipur presented some beautiful dances and some touching skits.

Bikerthon ’14 kick-started post that, with the Director Prof. Gautam Sinha in the lead on his shining Royal Enfield. Bike enthusiasts, both students and faculty followed. Throughout the rally, pillion riders all held banners with strong messages to promote the importance of safe and responsible riding. The troupe stopped on the way and talked to people to spread awareness about the importance of road safety. Quoting recent statistics, a student pointed out that a large number of deaths in India were due to negligent driving.  The distance of 18 km was covered taking the route from IIM Kashipur to Dhela pul, then to Sai Stadium and then back to the IIM Kashipur campus. The event garnered great support and the participation and enthusiasm of not only IIM Kashipur but also the citizens of Kashipur were noteworthy. They appreciated this noble initiative taken by the students of the institute and were motivated to always wear helmets while riding.