Surat’s well-known industrialist and environmental activists Greenman Viral Desai organised a bike rally in Surat in support of the “Save Soil” movement launched by Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation and to raise awareness about environmental issues.
The bike rally commenced from Zenitex mill in Katargam and culminated at Udhna railway station.
The rally was flagged off by Atik Desai, vice president of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Dr. Jignasa Oza, regional officer of Gujarat Pollution Control Board. They also interacted with the audience and encouraged them to contribute in their own ways to conserve the environment.
Greenman Viral Desai urged the youth to become ‘Paryavaran Senani’ (Environment Warriors) by joining his initiative ‘Satyagraha Against Pollution’ to contribute to environmental protection, and fight against climate change.
A large number of volunteers of isha Foundation took part in the bike rally and shared tips about protecting and conserving the environment. Also they planted trees at the station’s urban forest. They also did an environmental awareness skit performance and dance at the Udhna railway station upon completion of the rally.
Sadhguru has launched a global movement to address the soil crisis by bringing together people from around the world to stand up for soil health and push for steps towards increasing organic content in soil.
The bike rally as a part of Satyagraha Against Pollution is a demonstration of support for the Save Soil movement by Surat in its own unique way.
“We are pleased that we could reach out to thousands of people through our effort,” Viral Desai said.