“I saw many birds dying while other wildlife found no water and fodder. However, there are some people in towns and villages chopping off trees indiscriminately and unaware of their danger in the name of urbanization. That’s when I made up my mind to create awareness of planting trees with my Cycle Yatra.

Through my awareness campaigns, I have decided to spend a considerable time planting trees and also took up the educational sessions to sensitise people on sustainable development.

My first Cycle Yatra was from my hometown Sangareddy to Ladakh but I had to end it midway after reaching Kulu due to unprecedented circumstances and lack of finances. I was even attacked near Delhi by strangers and moreover, my luggage and cycle were robbed along with halfway to Delhi. It was quite unfortunate but I was determined to complete the journey.

I have also begun my cycle yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir travelling almost 15,000 km. My cycle yatra was flagged off by the Home Minister of Telangana, Mohamood Ali sir.

My goal is to plant 1 lakh trees by 2024 and I am determined to complete my Yatra. I am looking for the support from people to support this journey and I would like to achieve this, not just for my personal interest, but for the betterment of the environment around us!”