ASIA’s longest community pedalling campaign TOUR-DE-KALINGA will begin for the 4th time in the State Capital of Bhubaneswar from 11th December 2022. Chairman of ROOTS OF ODISHA FOUNDATION Shri Sudhir Kumar in a meeting held at Bhubaneswar while unveiling the theme of Tour-de-Kalinga has held that the World is going for a toss with increasing pollution, loss of Environment and Global Warming. It’s an imperative thing that India is poised to lead the world and show the path in carbon management and sustainable Development with the G-20 crown coming in India’s way. Narrating the significance of this Tour, Sh Sudhir Dash highlighted, A ride in Odisha, state known for its pristine golden beaches, world famous heritage sites of Konark Sun Temple, Lord Jagannath Puri Temple, city of Temples, Bhubneshwar, Asia’s biggest brackish water lake Chilka & lagoons, dense forests, Elephant reserve, tiger reserve, mesmerizing eastern Ghats, Ragi & Alsi cultivation, dance, art, a mix of North & South Indian cuisine, peaceful & hospitable people the land of Great Emperor Ashoka who embraced Buddhism & Rath Yatra juggernaut. Ever Since 2015, the Tour-de-Kaling has emerged as the longest community cycling campaign on Social Development issues with pan India participation from all states. This year the Tour-de-Kalinga brigade will start their pedalling voyage to Koraput from Bhubaneswar on 11th December 2022. The team on the first day will visit puri via Konark enroute Pipili and Raghurajpur. Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Sh. Tushar Kanti Behera will do the flag off from Kalinga Stadium.