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February 13, 2020 Thursday 10:34:16 AM IST

KV student completes 900 KMs Marathon for a noble cause

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

Union Minister complimented Harsh for his efforts to run from Jabalpur to Delhi for a noble cause. Nishank motivated the student and his family to further take up this awareness drive toward Plastic Free India and Water Conservation. HRD Minister appealed all students to take up awareness drives in the direction of Environment Conservation.