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| birth_date        = 5th January 1961
| birth_place       = Mosinapur, Joyrambati, Bankura, West Bengal, India
| nationality       = Indian
| education          =  
  * B. Tech in Chemical Technology from Rajabazar Science & Technology College, Calcutta University
  * Post Graduation, M Tech in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur (1987)
| profession        = Professional Chemical Engineer till 2015 [28 Years], since 2013 becomes Professional and Passionate Walker
| specialization    = Oil and Gas Professional Engineer
  | years_active       = 1987 – 2015 Professional Oil & Gas Engineer; And present Professional and Passionate Walker since 2013
| known_for          = Passionate Worker with a Health Mission of “Health for All and Priority” with least / affordable cost
| notable_works & Awards      = Successful Engineering Professional with significant contributions to Oil & Gas Industry.
• Professional Recognition/Rewards: Received 32 Non-Traditional Recognitions [BI: Business Improvement; CoA: Certificate of Achievement or Appreciation; CoR: Certificate of Recognition; CoC: Certificate of Completion] while working with Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd [August 1998 to July 2015].
• KTK Foundation presented “Bharat Gaurav Puraskar “ and “Jewel of India Award “ for outstanding achievements and remarkable contribution in the field of Chemical Engineering on 16th June 2024 & 29th September 2024
• Accumulated 92,904,570 Steps since 11th May 2013 till 16th March 2025 – 4328 Days – 11.86 Years with daily average of 21,466 Steps/Day [2.68 Hours/Day] – World Record
| websites            = www.StepBankofHealth.com; www.VirtualWorldTravel.net; www.OnLineTravelGuide.in; www.Pratihar-Fitness.com
| Apps        = SBH Pedometer & Virtual World Travel App (Android & iOS); Travel Guide & Book Player Android App
| Books  (Author)   = A Step To A Step Forward – Unleashing The Power Of Walking [Published in Oct, 2023] and The Virtues of a Blissful Life : A Path to Lasting Happiness [under publication]


Dwijapada Pratihar is a retired professional who has gained recognition for his remarkable achievements in walking and fitness, rather than being a historical figure tied to the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, which might come to mind due to the shared surname. Born with an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, he spent 28 years working in multinational companies before retiring early at the age of 54. After retirement, he turned his focus to a passion for walking that he had nurtured since age 52.
==''''Introduction''''==
Dwijapada Pratihar’s walking odyssey began as a personal challenge at age 52, sparked by a desire to maintain health and vitality after a demanding career in chemical engineering. With a technical background from IIT Kanpur and nearly three decades in corporate life, he approached his fitness goals with a methodical mindset. He started tracking his steps rigorously from May 11, 2013, using fitness devices to log every stride. By October 15, 2024, his tally of 86 million steps translated to approximately 66,000 kilometers - equivalent to circling the Earth’s circumference 1.5 times. This isn’t just a casual stroll; it’s a testament to consistency, averaging over 20,600 steps daily for more than a decade.
Dwijapada Pratihar is a distinguished chemical engineer, fitness enthusiast, and philanthropist known for his extensive contributions to health, wellness, and social responsibility.
Early Life [1961 – 1985] and Education, Phase 1: Very Struggled Life, even not having 2 times food daily. Even fainted once at Pukhuria Suresh Chandra High School (no food, fasting). Started working as Mat Collie [1976, after Madhyamik Examination – Rs, 1/- and 1150 Gram Bulgar. Elder brother supported, started self-supporting and extending full family supports while earning through giving private tuitions at Kolkata. All Schools, Colleges and University given various kind of supports for sustaining my education. Dr. C S Shaw, Principal, St. Pauls College appointed me as Chemistry Demonstrator job (Rs. 140/- per month in 1983]. Dr. C R Lahiri, B Tech Professor, CU had given Rs. 200/- per months as special personal aid for 3 years. Used to stay free at Kolay Property Office 1 year [1978-79] and then moved to St. Pauls College Jani Ali Hostel [1979-1985] at most subsidized rate. Mr. Gauri Sankar Pal and Mr. Baidya, SFI Student Leader (Surendranath Law College] were instrumental in putting me in Jani Ali Hostel. At large, the then society well wishers had given me 100% supports in order to complete my professional education.
2nd Phase [1985 – 2015/2018]: Professional Life (including Master Program in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur). Worked with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Co Sdn Bhd [July’1998 to July ‘2015] and continued with BSP as Seconded since 25th February 2018 till 31st October 2019. Also worked with Engineers India Ltd (EIL) New Delhi, India; ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Commission) Ltd, Mumbai, India; Far East LevingSton (FELS) Ltd, Singapore; NPCC, Abu Dhabi, UAE; ZADCO (Zakum Development Company), Abu Dhabi, UAE since 1987.
3rd Phase [2013 - 2033]: Passionate Life – Daily walking as game changer. Walking journey began in 11th May 2013 and the journey continuing. Mostly focus on private domain, Self-care and Private Domain. Already focused is changed from Private Domain to Public Domain [ Serve to Others as priority].
4th Phase [2033 – Till last breath]: Retirement from Professional and Passionate Life – will be more or 100% focus for the well-being of others. Mission: “Serve Others to Serve Self”


Passionate Phase [2013 - Continuing]
==''''Early Life & Background''''==
Pratihar holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree in Chemical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his multifaceted career, which spans over 28 years in multinational companies and more than a decade of passionate advocacy for health and fitness.


• Successful Professional Walker: May 2013 – To be continued till last breath
==''''Career''''==
• Walked Past Equator Distance, 40075 KM on 9th August 2020, Started 11th May 2013
Pratihar has over 28 years of experience serving in various multinational companies worldwide. From August 1998 to July 2015, he worked with Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd, earning 32 Non-Traditional Recognitions, including Business Improvement (BI), Certificates of Achievement (CoA), Certificates of Recognition (CoR), and Certificates of Completion (CoC).
• Achieved 10000 Hours - 50000 KM - 62,500,500 Steps on 19th April 2022


Primary Objectives:
His contributions to chemical engineering were recognized with the Bharat Gaurav Puraskar on June 16, 2024, by the KTK Foundation.
• Continue walking till reach distance 100001 KM by 10th May 2033
• Step Bank of Health (SBH), Virtual World Travel (VWT) & On Line Travel Guide (TG) Apps [Both Android & iOS] proper marketing as revenue earner
• Implementation of Step Buying concept for the underprivileged society
• Implementation of Book Player, 100StepsBetterWorld, My Social Responsibility (MSR), Online Travel Guide, Shantiniketan Guide, Kolkata / Mumbai / Delhi / Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad Tourist Guide App Cab etc
• To Introduce Higher Banking Interest rate and lower insurance premium for senior citizen who are regularly walking
Major Passionate Life Milestone Achievements


• Completed 40075 KM walking on 9th August 2020 [ 1 KM = 1250 Steps] -- 11th May 2013 to 9th August 2020; 2648 Days [ 7 years 93 Days] Vs 3652 Days (10 Years}
==''''Advocacy for Health & Fitness''''==
• 10,000 Hrs – 50,000 KM by 9th August2022. Achieved on 19th April 2022.
====''''Step Bank of Health (SBH)''''====
• 10th Year Walking Completion on 10th May 2023 – 53500 KM [Achieved on 28th December 2022]. Walked 56912 KM till 10th May 2023.
Pratihar founded the Step Bank of Health (SBH), a revolutionary concept that treats every step taken as a currency for better health.
• Achieve walking average of 20,000 Steps/Day on or before 10th May 2023. Achieved on 13th April 2024 with 79,822,018 Steps & 63858 KM.
• Achieved 60,113 KM (1.5X Equator Distance) on 10th October 2023 (Vs Target 31st July 2024).
• 66,666 KM by 31st October 2025 – Achieved on 29th July 2024
• 86 million Steps (Arthur Blessitt’s Walking Record). Goal reached on 15th October 2024 at Bolpur – Shantiniketan walking – Daily Average of 20,600 Steps over 4176 Days (11.5 Years).
• Accumulated 1,066,104 Steps, 50,767 steps/day, 40.61 KM/Day, 0.963 Marathon distance daily average with about 6.044 Hrs/Day dedication over 21 Days walking (10-30th November 2024).
• Participated 25 KM Tata Steel Kolkata 2024 Marathon virtually. Walked locally (Anupama II 31 Rounds, Anupama Complex 10 Rounds and Mall Road-Space Town 1 Round) for 5 Hours 5 Minutes – Logged 25.56 KM, Accumulated 39840 Steps, Maximum duration walking at a stretch.
Major Passionate Life Remaining Goals


• To achieve > 100 Million Steps [80,000 KM] by 31st December 2025
====''''Promotion of Daily Physical Activities in Corporate Sectors''''====
• Walking Completion on 5th January 2033 (73rd Date of Birth) or 10th May 2028 – 100,001 KM [20 years of recorded walking].
He actively advocates for integrating one hour of daily physical activity into corporate work schedules, demonstrating its impact on employee productivity and well-being.
• Air Marshal P.V. Iyer’s running registered 120,000 KM till December 2022 since July 1976 [about 46 Years of devotions]. He is born on 1929. Target to achieve 120,000 KM walking by 5th January 2033.
• 28 Years Professional Services [Serve others with remuneration] and wanted to have equivalent 28 years Serving to Self @10000 Steps/Day.
Professional Background [1987 - 2015]
Mr. D Pratihar is having 28+ years of professional experience in the areas of Process Simulation, Process Control & Optimization, Performance Monitoring & Improvement ideas generation & implementation, Field Engineering, Surface facilities and its Trouble Shootings, Well, Reservoir & Facility Management (WRFM), Project Engineering/Management, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of Process platforms from construction to final commissioning at offshore and Process Design (basic & detailed), Turn Around Coordination/Optimization, Feasibility assessment, Conceptual design and Field pilot tests, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Technical Solutions, Commissioning of Pipelines and pipeline Integrity Assessment and Pigging etc. of Oil & Gas Production Upstream operations both Offshore (mainly) and Onshore Facilities/Projects.
He is self-motivated, capable and results oriented Engineering Professional, enjoys working as an energized team player and highly experienced throughout all the phases of the Opportunity Realization Process (ORP), from concept identification to operations/commissioning, Project/Engineering Management in a variety of projects within the oil and gas offshore installations with reputed organizations like ONGC, NPCC, Brunei Shell Petroleum Co., Petrolia Engineering International etc.
Areas of Expertise
• Corporate Challenge – Walking / Running Cycling; Healthy and friendly Fitness campaign amongst their employees in terms 7 days, 30 Days and all time Steps equivalents with follow up.
• Walking/Running/Cycling Challenges in Towns/Clubs /Associations/Villages - Friendly Challenges amongst their members for getting better, health & fitness and increased productivity with follow-up.
• Motivational talks on Health, Fitness and Productivity - Motivational talks can be arranged for getting health, fitness, wellness & productivity.
• Plantations drive with walking campaign -Arranged plantations while part of walking campaign.  Same can be arranged for Club, Housing society village etc.
• Organise walking only events - can also arrange walking events.
• Walking events with non-affordable section - Walking events being arranged for non-affordable section. 50% of the PFPL’s EARNINGS shall be utilized for STEPS BUYING from the persons of under-privileged section – for promoting walking, running & cycling amongst masses. This initiative will reduce medical expenses significantly.
• Real walking for motivating others - In order to motivate physically inactive people, real walking can be arranged with them for their motivation.
• Inspiring talk and physical walking amongst physically inactive people – can arrange Inspiring talk and physical walking amongst physically inactive people.
• Virtual Travelling while doing real walking of choice - Enjoy travelling while real walking – select a Country trail of 42.19 KM Marathon distance and enjoy announcement 30 important places of interest.
Research Contributions
• Step Bank of Health (SBH): It is a metaphorical bank account where your steps are considered currency. The idea is simple: every step you take accumulates as a valuable resource for your health. Just like you save money in a bank for future financial security, you accumulate steps for future health benefits. The concept encourages individuals to be more physically active in their daily lives, even if it's just a few extra steps at a time.
• Daily Physical Activities - Business Case - The evidence is overwhelming; it’s a lifelong investment that drives better business outcomes. The returns include healthier employees, stronger teams, reduced costs, higher individual and corporate productivity and sustained organizational excellence. Pursuing globally for 1-hour physical activities daily [7 hours work + 1-hour Physical Activities] in corporate sector.
• Author: A Step To A Step Forward – Unleashing The Power Of Walking, already published and The Virtues of a Blissful Life: A Path to Lasting Happiness (Under publication).
• Implemented SBH Pedometer & Virtual World Travel App (Android & iOS); Travel Guide & Book Player Android App
• To implement “100StepsBetterWorld” for supporting needy student for health and education promotion
• Trying to implement “My Social Responsibility (MSR)” – Donating 30 minutes weekly physical labours for society / Nation building. Branding – “Me and Beyond”; “Serve Others to Serve Self”.


D Pratihar’s Mission/Vision:
====''''Walking Achievements & World Records''''====
Pratihar's commitment to walking has earned him multiple world records:


• Every Step Counts as well as Matters.
USA Book of World Records (2024): Recognized for reaching 66,666 km (83,359,562 steps) as of July 29, 2024.
• Health for All and Priority.
• Serve Others to Serve Self: Serve with Smile and Love.
• Be The Truth and Be with The Truth Ever, and so on.
• A Step to A Step Change / Forward / Step Up.
• The Greatest Wealth is Absolute Good Health.
• Aspiring Clean/Green, Healthy & Prosperous Mother Earth; Harmonious living of all walks of lives and life
• Every Life has Absolute right to live fully – All Live Matters,
• Connect, Contribute, Care, Share, Compassionate, Empathetic & Be Part / Proud of,
• Promoting Walking/Steps for better Health, Education & Environment for under privileged
• Serving Nature (visible God) in any form is of prime importance.
• Your Wellness is Our Wellness.
• Plalking (Pickup rubbishes while walking) for making healthy Mother Planet.


Inspiring Quotes from All times Great Philosophers
Orient Book of World Records (2024): Walked 86 million steps (68,820 km) over 4,176 days since May 11, 2013.


1. Ramakrishna Paramhansa Deb: “God Dwells in Every Being; Serve them as you would Serve God”. “As Many Paths, as Many Truths.”
Lifetime Best Monthly Performance (2024): Walked 1,162.46 km in December.
2. Maa Sarada Debi: “If you want peace of mind, do not find fault with others. Rather see your own faults.”
3. Swami Vivekananda: “Talk to yourself once in a day... Otherwise you may miss meeting an excellent person in this world”. “Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached.”
4. Mahatma Gandhi: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
5. Ralph Waldo Emerson: What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters Compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen.
6. Hubert Reeves: Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature. Unaware that this Nature he’s destroying is this God he’s worshiping.
7. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam: Dreams are not those which come while we are sleeping, but Dreams are those when you don’t sleep before fulfilling them.
8. Tzu Lao - The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single Step.


Awards and Recognitions
101 Days Challenge (2025): Walked 3,794 km in 101 days.
D Pratihar’s dedication and expertise in professional and passionate life have earned him many recognitions, rewards and awards.
• Professional Recognition/Rewards: Received 32 Non-Traditional Recognitions [BI: Business Improvement; CoA: Certificate of Achievement or Appreciation; CoR: Certificate of Recognition; CoC: Certificate of Completion] while working with Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd [August 1998 to July 2015].
• KTK Foundation presented “Bharat Gaurav Puraskar “for outstanding achievements and remarkable contribution in the field of Chemical Engineering on 16th June 2024
• USA Book of World Record – Issued Certificate of Achievement 4th September 2024 for reaching 66666 KM Milestone (83,359,562 Steps) on 29th July 2024
• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - Presented “Bharatiya Ratna Samman” for promoting “Health for All” through walking on 19th September 2024.
• KTK Foundation presented “Jewel of India Award “for outstanding achievements and remarkable contribution in the field of Chemical Engineering on 29th September 2024
• TrueBrand presented Bango Sreshto Samman for “Most dedicated health ambassador & passionate walker of the year, 2024” on 29th September 2024
• Global Human Rights Trust presented “Honorary Doctorate” in Health & Wellness on 15th October 2024
• Orient Book of World Record presented “Certificate of World Record” for accumulating over 86 Million Steps (20600 Steps/Day, 4176 Days since 11th May 2013, 68820 KM on 15th October 2024) on 21st October 2024
• Orient Book of World Record – Walked for 21 Days [10-30th November 2024] - Accumulated 1,066,104 Steps -852.9 KM – Daily average 50,767 Steps/Day]. Issued on 3rd December 2024.
• Orient Book of World Record – December 2024 Lifetime Best Monthly Performance - Walked 1162.46 KM, Accumulated 1453081 Steps; 46,874 steps/day; 37.50 KM/Day, 27.55 Times Marathon 0.889 Marathon distance daily average with about 5.58 Hrs/Day dedication. Issued on 7th January 2025.
• Orient Book of World Record – Full Year 2024 Lifetime Best Yearly Performance - Walked 10429 KM (Vs. Target of 10,001 KM), Accumulated 13,035,806 Steps, 35,617 steps/day, 28.49 KM/Day, 247.2 Times Marathon 0.675 Marathon distance daily average with about 4.24 Hrs/Day dedication. Issued on 7th January 2025.
• Orient Book of World Record - 101 Days Challenge 2025   [15th Nov 2024 – 23rd Feb 2025] Walked 3794 KM, Accumulated 4,742,461 Steps; 46,955 steps/day [Vs Target 40,000 Steps/Day]; 37.56 KM/Day, 89.93 Times Marathon, 0.89 Marathon distance.
Social Initiatives (Contributions - Health, Education & Environment) for wellbeing of others


1. Group Walking and 200 Saplings distribution on 15th August 2014 (Independence Day) at Binapani Club, Mosinapur, Joyrambati, Bankura, West Bengal – Supported clubs financially by buying their accumulated one-year footsteps (1 Crores Steps) – Snacks provided and distributed T-Shirts
==''''Entrepreneurial Ventures''''==
2. Group Walking and 300 Saplings distribution on 15th August 2015 (Independence Day) at Binapani Club, Mosinapur, Joyrambati, Bankura, West Bengal – Supported clubs financially by buying their accumulated one-year footsteps (10 Million Steps) – Snacks provided and distributed T-Shirts
Pratihar is the Founder Executive of Pratihar Fitness Private Limited and has established Ramakrishna Publisher and Maa Sarada Infotech Services.
3. Group Walking on 20th August 2015 at Binapani Club, Mosinapur, Joyrambati, Bankura, West Bengal
4. Group Walking and 800 Saplings distribution on 19th August 2018 (Independence Day) at Sontoshi Ma Club, Berhampur, Sihar, Bankura, West Bengal – Supported clubs financially by buying their accumulated footsteps
5. Group walking arranged at Kota, Paba, Arambagh on 31-01-2019, about 350 peoples joined the walking event – Financial supports given through buying their footsteps.
6. Tree plantation drive done at Kota, Paba, Arambag in July-August 2019
7. Group walking, Health and Walking awareness campaign at Saltlake, Kolkata on 2nd October 2015 (Gandhi Jayanti)
8. SBH Pedometer App (Android) launching Group walking on 14th July 2018 at Belait Beach, South China Sea, Brunei Darussalam, Distributed T-Shirts & provided dinner
9. Regularly cleaned (Plastic free) Belait Beach & River Mouth for 6 months as Plalking (Plucking while Walking) initiative in 2018-19
10. Virtual World Travel (VWT) App (Android) launching group walking on February 2017
11. Ramakrishna Sarada Vivekananda AgriFarm – Garden inaugurated on 20th December 2016 (Ma Sarada Devi’s Birthday) – By Step Bank of Health Foundation (SBHF)
12. T-Shirts & Souvenir Keys provided to Anusilan Sports Academy for promoting football
13. Hired Football coach, monthly allowance paid for 1 year (Rs. 3000/- pm) for Anusilan Sports Academy
14. RamaKrishna-Sarada Siksha o Swasthya Prasar Project:  A Pilot Project of Step Bank of Health Foundation (SBHF). Monthly Educational Scholarship of Rs. 500/- is being given to Meritorious Students (economically weaker section) for 50 Minutes of daily average walking (about 4 – 4.5 KM) or 35 Minutes daily running or equivalent physical exercises [1500 Minutes of each month – 210,000 Steps monthly]. Once recipient get job after completing their education or establishment, Scholarship Recipient shall start giving 2 such Scholarships for the same tenure. 
15. CSR & Others Fund – Health & Education Improvement Project: Implementation of Steps buying [ 400 Steps = Rs 1 /- or equivalent – 50% contributions from SBHF, Donation from Privilege class and 50% from CSR/Govt  - Max Rs. 17/- Day and Max Rs. 500/- per month] from economically weaker sections [Students and Seniors, Age > 60 years] of all under develop countries of the world for promoting their health, education and wellness. Need to do about 45 minutes daily exercise and monthly to accumulate minimum 210,000 Steps or so for receiving monthly stipend.


Personal Life and Interests
==''''Literary Contributions''''==
D Pratihar loves traveling, reading books, and engaging in various research activities. His passion for learning and exploration continues to shape both his professional, passionate and personal life. He would like to be doing, virtually and physically 1. “Matribhumi Darshan” (West Bengal’s 23 Districts walking – 51 KM (Minimum) per District by December 2026; 2. “Bharat Darshan” (Walking in all Indian States – 101 KM (Minimum) by December 2027 and finally 3. “Prithibi Darshan” – All countries, 4 Days each – 101 KM (Minimum) by December 2030.
Pratihar has authored books including:
Conclusion
With over 28 years of Professional Experiences and 12 Years Passionate Life Experiences, Mr. D Pratihar stands as a leading figure / expert in the field of walking, healthy life and well-being. As the Director of Pratihar Fitness Private Ltd, Ramakrishna Publisher and Maa Sarada Infotech Services, D Pratihar continues to influence the healthcare landscape, physical fitness, well-being, healthy life, Step Bank of Health, Virtual Traveling, On line Travel Guide and contributing to the field’s development through his ongoing research and philanthropic efforts. D Pratihar is pursuing/practicing the following social revolutionary concepts:
• Health for All and Priority (Step Bank of Health)
• Exploring the UN-explored – Virtual Travelling across all countries of the world
• Serve Others to Serve Self (Me and Beyond)
• My Social Responsibility (MSR) – Daily 5 minutes physical labours donating for better world


D Pratihar (DP)
A Step to a Step Forward – Unleashing the Power of Walking
M Tech in Chemical Engineering (IIT Kanpur)
 
 Serve to Others: 28+ years (till 2015) experiences in multinational companies worldwide – Professional Engineer
The Virtues of a Blissful Life: A Path to Lasting Happiness (Under publication)
 Serve to Self: Want to walk 28 years @10000 Steps/Day since 11th May 2013 – Passionate Walker
 
 Dreaming to be Physically Fit ever
==''''Social Initiatives''''==
Walking Icon, Step Man, Wandering Explorer, Passionate Walker
 
100StepsBetterWorld: Supporting underprivileged students through step-based incentives.
 
My Social Responsibility (MSR): Encouraging individuals to donate 30 minutes of weekly physical labor.
 
Plalking Initiative: Engaging in environmental sustainability efforts.
 
Tree Plantation & Group Walking Events: Organized multiple tree plantation drives and awareness campaigns.
 
==''''Awards & Recognition''''==
Pratihar has received several prestigious awards, including:
 
Bharat Gaurav Puraskar (2024) – Outstanding contributions in Chemical Engineering.
 
Jewel of India Award (2024)
 
Bango Sreshto Samman (2024) – Most Dedicated Health Ambassador & Passionate Walker of the Year.
 
Honorary Doctorate in Health & Wellness (2024) – Conferred by the Global Human Rights Trust.
 
==''''Future Aspirations''''==
Pratihar aims to achieve:
 
Matribhumi Darshan (By 2026): Walking 51 km in each of West Bengal’s 23 districts.
 
Bharat Darshan (By 2027): Walking 101 km in each Indian state.
 
Prithibi Darshan (By 2030): Traveling and walking 101 km in each country worldwide.
 
==''''External Links''''==
 
www.StepBankofHealth.com
 
www.VirtualWorldTravel.net
 
www.OnLineTravelGuide.in


Mobile/WhatsApp: +918335068533
eMail:dpratihar@gmail.com;dpratihar@stepbankofhealth.com
Founder Executive, Pratihar Fitness Private Limited.
Step Bank of Health (SBH) & Virtual World Travel (VWT)
SBH Pedometer & Virtual World Travel App (Android & iOS); Travel Guide & Book Player Android App
www.StepBankofHealth.com; www.VirtualWorldTravel.net; www.OnLineTravelGuide.in
www.Pratihar-Fitness.com
www.Pratihar-Fitness.com


 
==''''References''''==
----------  Connect, Contribute, Care, Share and Be Part/Proud of  ----------
[https://example.com]https://example.com
-------  Serve Others to Serve Self  -------
------  Contributions (Others & Self) Only Matters  ------
------  Nothing Less Than Our Very Best    ------
-------- Your Wellness is Our Wellness -------

Revision as of 13:43, 2 April 2025


'Introduction'

Dwijapada Pratihar is a distinguished chemical engineer, fitness enthusiast, and philanthropist known for his extensive contributions to health, wellness, and social responsibility.

'Early Life & Background'

Pratihar holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree in Chemical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his multifaceted career, which spans over 28 years in multinational companies and more than a decade of passionate advocacy for health and fitness.

'Career'

Pratihar has over 28 years of experience serving in various multinational companies worldwide. From August 1998 to July 2015, he worked with Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd, earning 32 Non-Traditional Recognitions, including Business Improvement (BI), Certificates of Achievement (CoA), Certificates of Recognition (CoR), and Certificates of Completion (CoC).

His contributions to chemical engineering were recognized with the Bharat Gaurav Puraskar on June 16, 2024, by the KTK Foundation.

'Advocacy for Health & Fitness'

'Step Bank of Health (SBH)'

Pratihar founded the Step Bank of Health (SBH), a revolutionary concept that treats every step taken as a currency for better health.

'Promotion of Daily Physical Activities in Corporate Sectors'

He actively advocates for integrating one hour of daily physical activity into corporate work schedules, demonstrating its impact on employee productivity and well-being.

'Walking Achievements & World Records'

Pratihar's commitment to walking has earned him multiple world records:

USA Book of World Records (2024): Recognized for reaching 66,666 km (83,359,562 steps) as of July 29, 2024.

Orient Book of World Records (2024): Walked 86 million steps (68,820 km) over 4,176 days since May 11, 2013.

Lifetime Best Monthly Performance (2024): Walked 1,162.46 km in December.

101 Days Challenge (2025): Walked 3,794 km in 101 days.

'Entrepreneurial Ventures'

Pratihar is the Founder Executive of Pratihar Fitness Private Limited and has established Ramakrishna Publisher and Maa Sarada Infotech Services.

'Literary Contributions'

Pratihar has authored books including:

A Step to a Step Forward – Unleashing the Power of Walking

The Virtues of a Blissful Life: A Path to Lasting Happiness (Under publication)

'Social Initiatives'

100StepsBetterWorld: Supporting underprivileged students through step-based incentives.

My Social Responsibility (MSR): Encouraging individuals to donate 30 minutes of weekly physical labor.

Plalking Initiative: Engaging in environmental sustainability efforts.

Tree Plantation & Group Walking Events: Organized multiple tree plantation drives and awareness campaigns.

'Awards & Recognition'

Pratihar has received several prestigious awards, including:

Bharat Gaurav Puraskar (2024) – Outstanding contributions in Chemical Engineering.

Jewel of India Award (2024)

Bango Sreshto Samman (2024) – Most Dedicated Health Ambassador & Passionate Walker of the Year.

Honorary Doctorate in Health & Wellness (2024) – Conferred by the Global Human Rights Trust.

'Future Aspirations'

Pratihar aims to achieve:

Matribhumi Darshan (By 2026): Walking 51 km in each of West Bengal’s 23 districts.

Bharat Darshan (By 2027): Walking 101 km in each Indian state.

Prithibi Darshan (By 2030): Traveling and walking 101 km in each country worldwide.

'External Links'

www.StepBankofHealth.com

www.VirtualWorldTravel.net

www.OnLineTravelGuide.in

www.Pratihar-Fitness.com

'References'

[1]https://example.com

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