Bhubaneswar: After finding no public transport due to countrywide lockdown, a 20-year-old youth, who worked in Maharashtra, has returned home in Odisha after cycling around 1,700 km.
Mahesh Jena took around a week's time to reach his village in Jajpur district. He started his journey on April 1 and reached Jajpur town on April 7 evening.
Mahesh was working in an iron casting facility in Sangli district. Following the lockdown, Mahesh was left jobless and his resources were depleting to survive.
Besides, he heard rumours that the industry would remain closed for three-four months. "I require at least ₹6,000 per month for accommodation and food.