Children Lead Bicycle Rally in Kotdwara
This month, students in Kotdwar took to the streets with a simple but powerful message:
’Save Fuel. Save the Environment. Protect Your Health’.
Together with students from Happy Home School and Scholars School, Project Help India organised a community bicycle rally through Kotdwara city to raise awareness about environmental responsibility, healthy living, and the importance of reducing fuel consumption.
Around 50 children participated enthusiastically in the rally, riding through the streets carrying messages encouraging people to think differently about transport, pollution, and caring for the world around them.
The rally was officially flagged off by the Mayor of Kotdwara, Mr. Shailendra Singh Rawat, together with members of the Child Advocacy Team.
Speaking at the event, the Mayor reflected on the growing environmental challenges facing India and encouraged young people to become part of the solution.
He noted that while bicycles were once commonly used throughout India, increasing dependence on motorbikes and cars has contributed significantly to rising pollution levels and fuel consumption.
He also praised the students and Project Help India for helping raise awareness in such a positive and practical way.
For us, events like this are about much more than a bicycle rally.
They are about empowering children to become thoughtful, confident, community-minded young people who understand that even small actions can help create change. As well, it was lots of fun for everyone involved.
Across our centres and programs, we continue encouraging children not only to learn for themselves — but also to become positive voices within their communities.
We are incredibly proud of every student who participated, and proud of our Project Help India family.
Thank you for helping us continue showing up where it matters most.
