Pokhriyal felicitates KV student Harsh Pandit for Marathon run from Jabalpur to Delhi

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New Delhi : Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ met Harsh Pandit, a Student of Class VII at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, GCF Jabalpur, who was on Marathon run from Jabalpur, MP, and finally reached his destination at India Gate in New Delhi on February 12, 2020..Harsh Pandit started his Marathon on 26th January 26, 2020, from Jabalpur and covered approximately 900 km in 18 days to reach New Delhi with a message of Pollution & Plastic Free India and Water Conservation.

Union Minister Pokhriyal complimented Harsh for his efforts to run from Jabalpur to Delhi for a noble cause. He motivated the student and his family to further take up this awareness drive toward Plastic Free India and Water Conservation. The HRD Minister appealed all students to take up awareness drives for Environment Conservation, according to a PIB release.

KVS Commissioner Santosh Kumar Mall received the young athlete at India Gate along with other senior KVS officials. He congratulated the student and his family for taking up this long marathon for the cause of Plastic Free India and Water Conservation.

Received by a cheering crowd of KV students and Teachers at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, Harsh was overwhelmed with this success at this young age. Harsh’s  father Himanshu Pandit also accompanied his son supporting and running with him. Harsh covered 50 km daily on an average to reach his final destination.

Discussing about his objective behind this Marathon, Harsh said, ” I was inspired to spread the message of Plastic Free India and Water Conservation. My father supported me throughout to achieve this target. I am also thankful to my Teachers and Principals for providing moral support.” Harsh’s name is likely to be recommended for the Guinness Book of World Record and Limca Book of Record.