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Eco-Walker Crosses India on Foot for Sustainability
12 Oct
Summary
- Ayan Banerjee is walking 7,000 km along India's coast.
- He distributes thousands of organic seed packets to institutions.
- His journey supports environmentalism, animal welfare, and tradition.
Beginning his ambitious 7,000 km coastal trek from the Sundarbans in March, 24-year-old Ayan Banerjee has traversed West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, recently arriving in Goa. His journey, scheduled to conclude in Gujarat this December, focuses on environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and promoting traditional organic farming. Banerjee aims to cover 35 to 45 km each day.
During his travels, Banerjee has engaged with local initiatives, such as the MakaNakaPlastic campaign in Goa, which utilizes reusable bags made by self-help groups to combat single-use plastic waste. This initiative was noted as a practical model for community-led waste reduction.
Banerjee's accommodation during his walk has predominantly been through community-based shelters, including NGOs, schools, and ashrams. In Goa, he also stayed with family. He has distributed over 9,000 organic vegetable seed packets across 35 institutions, fostering agricultural sustainability. His interactions have also included discussions on marine ecology and sustainable fashion.
