Young activist’s 7,000-km walk highlights climate and animal welfare issues
A 24-year-old activist named Ayan Banerjee is walking 7,000 kilometers across India's coastline to promote climate sustainability and animal welfare. Through his 'Karuna Padayatra,' he engages with local communities, distributes seeds, and advocates for compassionate living.
Why it matters
The journey highlights the power of grassroots activism in raising awareness for environmental issues and animal rights in rural India.
As Ayan Banerjee stepped into Nellore in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday night, the 24-year-old climate and animal welfare activist marked a significant milestone in an unusual journey that has taken him across 2,417 kilometres of India’s coastline on foot.
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