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Education
Odisha Student Pedals 26 km Daily to Reach School
✍️ kanaknews.com
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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A student in Odisha cycles 26 kilometres each day to attend classes, highlighting the lengths some learners go to for education.
A student from a rural area of Odisha has taken to cycling 26 kilometres each morning and evening to reach the nearest school. The daily trek, covering roughly 52 kilometres round‑trip, is undertaken without any motorised assistance, underscoring the determination to pursue formal education despite logistical hurdles.
The journey traverses a mix of village roads and open fields, exposing the student to varying weather conditions and traffic challenges. Local observers note that such long commutes are uncommon, yet they reflect the broader issue of limited school infrastructure in remote parts of the state, where many children must travel great distances for basic learning facilities.
Community members have expressed admiration for the student’s perseverance, seeing the effort as a motivating example for peers. Educational officials, while acknowledging the dedication, reiterate the need for improved transport options and closer schooling to reduce the burden on young learners.
The journey traverses a mix of village roads and open fields, exposing the student to varying weather conditions and traffic challenges. Local observers note that such long commutes are uncommon, yet they reflect the broader issue of limited school infrastructure in remote parts of the state, where many children must travel great distances for basic learning facilities.
Community members have expressed admiration for the student’s perseverance, seeing the effort as a motivating example for peers. Educational officials, while acknowledging the dedication, reiterate the need for improved transport options and closer schooling to reduce the burden on young learners.