38-year-old man pedals across country to raise awareness on 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'

Siliguri: With an aim to spread awareness regarding "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" mission, a 38-year-old writer and brand developer named Rajiv Azad is out on a 5,000 kilometre tour of the country on his bicycle. Azad, a resident of Ahmedabad, reached Bagdogra town, 28 kms from Siliguri city in West Bengal and said, "I embarked on the journey on September 8, 2019, and I named the all India bicycle tour as "Kiran India Cycle Expedition". During the journey, he will pass through 150 cities of 12 states, covering a distance of more than 5,000 km targeted in 60 days. He is also providing awareness classes in various schools, colleges and remote villages about his mission during his journey.