Hyderabad, Nov. 15 -- Former Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Saturday called upon people, particularly youth, to stay away from drugs and adopt cycling as part of their daily routine to promote physical fitness and build a healthy society.

Addressing a programme organised by the Alai Balai Foundation at Ramnagar here, he said cycling was not only beneficial for physical fitness but also helped prevent several health-related problems.

He expressed confidence that initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle would encourage positive thinking among youth.

The Foundation, represented by its Chairperson Bandaru Vijayalakshmi and Dattatraya, felicitated members of the Hyderabad Cyclists Group (HCG), who are undertaking a 3,700-km cycling expeditio...