Farmer, who will run 4,600 km in 60 days from Kanyakumari to Srinagar, is being supported by India Tourism and tourism departments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Chandigarh, India Tourism Regional Director (Western and Central Region) Vikash Rustagi told reporters here today.
Through this event, the 53-year-old multiple world record holder for endurance running aims to cement relations between India and Australia and encourage tourism.
The former MP, who will run 70-80 km everyday, is also raising funds for education of the girl child.
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