The Climate Satyagraha Yatra led by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki concludes at Rajghat after 100 days, 51 cities and 6,000 km, with a focus on sustainable living
New Delhi: The 100-Day Climate Satyagraha Yatra led by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki concluded at Rajghat on Thursday, marking the completion of a 6,000-km journey across 51 cities to promote climate awareness, sustainable living and responsible consumption.
The Yatra began from Rajghat on May 13 and returned to the same location after 100 days. Before the conclusion, Prof. Solanki visited Gandhi Smriti and paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Climate Awareness Campaign Reaches 51 Cities
During the journey, Prof. Solanki travelled nearly 6,000 km across 51 cities. He conducted more than 130 programmes and engaged with over 14,000 people.
A specially designed solar-powered bus supported the entire journey. It also served as Prof. Solanki’s home during the Climate Satyagraha.
The campaign focused on climate change, energy conservation, sustainable lifestyles and the need for responsible consumption.
Prof. Solanki Calls for Limits on Consumption
Speaking at Rajghat, Prof. Solanki said awareness about climate change has grown, but people still need greater clarity about the action required and the urgency of responding to the crisis.
“Science can grow, technology can grow and the economy can grow, but the size of the Earth and its resources cannot grow. If the Earth is finite, our needs must also be limited,” he said.
Prof. Solanki stressed that climate action should not focus only on tree plantation, solar energy, electric vehicles and technological innovations. He said reducing excessive consumption must also become an important part of climate action.
10,000 People Take a One-Year No-New-Clothes Pledge
As part of the campaign, more than 10,000 people pledged to avoid buying new clothes for one year.
According to campaign estimates, the initiative could contribute to saving more than 200 million litres of water and preventing around 500,000 kg of CO₂ emissions.
‘The Yatra Has Ended, But Climate Satyagraha Begins’
Calling the completion of the journey a new beginning, Prof. Solanki said the 100-day Yatra was only one phase of a larger climate movement.
“The Yatra has ended, but the Climate Satyagraha now begins. The Earth is limited, so we must limit our needs,” he said.
Kumar Sachin, Nitish Sharma, Virendra Chouhan and Prakash Ishawe accompanied Prof. Solanki throughout the 100-day journey and supported the campaign across different cities and communities.
