NAGPUR: Two engineers from Bengaluru, Vikram Murthy and Mohd Harun Faizal, are pedalling from Kanyakumarito Kashmir to support 'Save water save farmers' cause. Wherever they take a halt, they enlighten people about nature conservation.
The duo reached city on Thursday and were felicitated by Arranya Environmental Organization (AEO) at Zero Mile.
Murthy and Faizal started their journey on May 1. They want to educate people on climate change, global warming and hazards of carbon emissions. They believe cycling could be the first step towards conservation of natural resources, as it gives an insight about different landscapes and varied environmental problems.
"We start at 3:30am with an aim to pedal at least 120km. It's difficult in the high temperatures but the thought of saving Mother Earth lifts our spirit,," said Faizal. Murthy added, "We have faced problems, but after completing 1,800km, we are prepared mentally more than physically for the rest of the journey."
The duo expressed gratitude for the encouragement received in the city. They have also created a Facebook page to reach out to maximum people.
Ajay Kamble, an AEO volunteer, said, "The cyclists are carrying a message of utmost importance." Another volunteer VikasBemarkar said, "As responsible citizens we too should use cycles for a day. This will help to reduce pollution to a great extent. We at AEO commute by cycles at least twice a week."
