Union Sports Minister cycles alongside 1000 participants as Sundays on Cycle reaches 28 Lakh people since December 2024 start

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today urged citizens to join the Fit India movement and adopt active lifestyles to realise the vision of a developed India, while leading the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Dr. Mandaviya said "Sunday on Cycle, has become a nationwide movement. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi, the youth of the country has become more aware about fitness. Prime Minister Modi has given the message of Fit India. This is not just a message, but a necessity for Viksit Bharat.”

Outlining the importance of fitness, Dr. Mandaviya said that if India is to become a developed nation, the fitness of its citizens, especially the youth, is the bedrock.

“A healthy citizen builds a healthy society, and a healthy society makes a nation developed. I urge every citizen, particularly the youth of this country, to join the Sunday on Cycle movement and spread the message of Fit India,” he added.

The Hon’ble Minister also underscored the integration of sustainability with fitness through the Fit India App, which allows citizens to earn carbon credits by cycling. 

This initiative is aimed at promoting eco-friendly mobility while rewarding healthy lifestyles. The accrued carbon credit can be redeemed for purchasing products and soon the leader board of cycling will also be materially incentivised.  

With high-decibel music, synchronized Zumba routines, yoga mats spread across activity zones, and cycles lined up in anticipation, the venue transformed into a lively fitness arena early in the morning. 

There were yoga demonstrations, tug of war events, rope-skipping activities, recreational game zones, photo booths and various interactive fitness engagements. Participants from across age groups — celebrities, students, professionals, athletes and families — gathered in large numbers.