PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Sept 25: Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) organised its first-ever cycling expedition from Manali to Leh from September 4 to 14. The total distance of the expedition was around 500 km.
Under the theme “Pedal for a Purpose”, TSAF’s cycling expedition aligned with two Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 07-Affordable and Clean Energy and Goal 13-Climate Action.
With each pedal, the expedition sent a resounding message of dual impact—combating climate change and championing renewable energy. Participants embodied the spirit of sustainability, demonstrating that eco-friendly travel choices can make a significant difference in addressing pressing global issues.
Ansh Prakash, a 14-year-old cyclist from TSAF, has etched his name in the annals of extraordinary achievements by successfully completing the gruelling expedition. In a remarkable display of determination and physical prowess, Ansh Prakash completed this challenging journey.
Ansh studies in class IX at D.B.M.S English School, Jamshedpur.
He lives in Jubilee Officers Flat, Northern Town. Basically, he belongs to Chhapra, Bihar. Ansh has two elder sisters, one Aashu Singh pursuing Masters in Trinity College, Ireland and another Anshika in Class 10 at Sacred Heart Convent School, Jamshedpur.
His mother Bimla is a homemaker and his father U P Singh is an Assistant Manager at Tata Steel.
This epic expedition saw Ansh Prakash traverse through some of the world’s most treacherous and breathtaking terrain.
Among the five formidable passes that he crossed, including Tanglang La (17,582 ft), Lanchung La (16,616 ft), Baralacha La (15,900 ft), Nakee La (15,547 ft), and Rohtang La (13,050 ft), Ansh’s determination never wavered. Each pass posed its own set of challenges, but his indomitable spirit propelled him forward.
What set Ansh Prakash apart was his awe-inspiring feat on the seventh day of the expedition, crossing not one but two passes, Nakke La and Lachung La, he covered an astonishing distance of 80 km from Sarchu to Pang. This feat is a testament to his exceptional endurance and unyielding resolve.
