Pedalling towards ambition: ITI student who delivers Swiggy orders aims for IAS

Sourav Bhardwaj cycles for around 40 km daily while delivering Swiggy orders from 4 pm to 11 pm. His aim is to become an IAS officer.

A story of a man’s unwavering commitment from Punjab’s Patiala has been inspiring netizens lately. Sourav Bhardwaj spends his days attending an ITI for a brighter future. However, when night falls, he navigates the streets on his bicycle and delivers Swiggy orders.

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Swiggy delivery agent and ITI student Sourav Bhardwaj. (X/@Hatindersinghr3)

“Let’s call it a day with the story of this brother from Patiala, doing ITI & working as a food delivery boy with @Swiggy. He pedals 40 km every day to deliver orders. Father works as a photographer but doesn’t earn much. So, to help the family, he does this work. Kudos to his hard work,” reads the caption to the video shared on X by Hatinder Singh. Singh credited the video to content creator Jang Bahadur Singh Athwal.

The video shows Bhardwaj delivering a Swiggy order on a bicycle. He revealed that he had been delivering orders for four months. He further added that he cycles for around 40 km daily while delivering orders from 4 pm to 11 pm. He goes on to share that his father is a photographer, and his mother is a teacher at a private school. He is working as a delivery boy to support his family financially. Alongside his job, he is also studying and aiming for IAS.

Watch the video right here:

Check out how X users are reacting to this video:

“An inspiration,” posted another.

A third added, “Strong young man. Keep going brother.”

“Salute to this young man. I request business people to sponsors for his education,” expressed a fourth.

A fifth joined, “This is my Punjab. Respect and love.”

Inspirational, isn’t it?