Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Cyclist Somen Debnath’s Journey Celebrated as National Unity Mission
Somen Debnath is a cyclist who has spent 19 years traveling around the world.
He has visited 191 countries on all seven continents.
He uses his journey to talk about social issues and Indian values.
He is also traveling across India as part of a year-long campaign.
The campaign promotes unity, planting trees, youth participation and sports.
It covers 28 states and five Union territories.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta praised his work.
The governor gave him Rs 51,000 to encourage him to finish his mission.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta praised Somen Debnath’s 19-year cycling journey.
Debnath has traveled through 191 countries across all seven continents.
His journey aims to spread awareness of social issues and Indian culture and values.
His nationwide campaign covers 28 states and five Union territories.
The governor presented Debnath Rs 51,000 from Lok Bhavan to support his mission.
- Who
- Cyclist Somen Debnath and Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta.
- What
- Gupta praised Debnath’s international cycling journey and nationwide campaign, and gave him Rs 51,000.
- When
- The meeting was reported on August 27; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Debnath’s missions aim to spread social awareness, promote Indian culture and values, and encourage unity, environmental responsibility, youth empowerment and sports.
- Cyclist
- Somen Debnath
- Journey duration
- 19 years
- Countries visited
- 191 countries across all seven continents
- Nationwide campaign
- ‘Reunion Bharat – One Tree, One Life, Indian Youth and Sports’
- Campaign coverage
- 28 states and five Union territories
- Support presented
- Rs 51,000 from Lok Bhavan
- Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh