Mission Healthy India: Tapasi Upadhyay Visits Sepahijala, Promotes Wellness and Nature Conservation
Tapasi Upadhyay, Director of Mission Healthy India, is on a solo bullet bike journey across India to promote health awareness. After traveling through several states, she reached Tripura, where she was welcomed by the Chief Minister. On Saturday, she visited Sepahijala district, interacted with students and locals, planted a tree at Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, and encouraged people to protect nature. She urged tourists to visit Tripura’s natural destinations before departing for Tripura.
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Sepahijala, Tripura
Tapasi Upadhyay, Director of Delhi-based NGO Mission Healthy India, is currently on a nationwide solo journey on a bullet bike to promote health awareness and build a “Healthy India.” Her journey, which began on March 9 from Uttar Pradesh, has already covered several Indian states, including Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Nagaland, before reaching Tripura.
On her arrival in Tripura, Tapasi was welcomed by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday. She toured various areas of West Tripura and interacted with local social organizations, political leaders, administrative officials, and journalists. During these exchanges, she emphasized the importance of building a healthy society and raising awareness around health issues.
On Saturday afternoon, Tapasi reached Sepahijala district, where she visited the Vivekananda Shishu Niketan in Bishalgarh. She was warmly welcomed by Nabadal Banik, Chairman of the Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC). Tapasi interacted with students and teachers, discussing topics related to health, wellness, and personal hygiene.
Later, at the Rautkhala Yuba Sangstha, she was felicitated by club secretary Saikat Saha. She then visited the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, where she spent time with animals and birds, advocating for nature conservation. As part of her mission, Tapasi also planted a tree within the sanctuary premises to spread the message of environmental preservation.
The visit concluded with a community lunch organized in her honor, attended by local social workers and community leaders. Nabadal Banik played a key role in coordinating her entire tour in the district.
In the evening, Tapasi Upadhyay continued her journey toward South Tripura. Before departing, she invited tourists from across India to visit the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary and explore the natural beauty of Tripura.
By Choba Tripura
