Bhubaneswar, Aug. 9 -- A youth from Bhadrak has set off on a cycle to New Delhi to meet newly-elected President Droupadi Murmu. He also has a message for the Odisha-born President.

His simple message is - One Man, One Tree. While green activists, eco clubs, NGOs and government are taking steps to protect environment, Bhadrak's Sanjay Kumar Panda aims to create awareness among people in his own way.

With the sole aim of sensitising people on tree plantation, Panda has set off on the cycle journey. He first visited Bhadrak District Collectorate from where he began his New Delhi journey.

"The rapid rise in pollution is a matter of serious concern. Temperatures are on the increase because of lack of green cover. Moreover, forests are being...