The Fit India movement took a significant stride towards a healthier and greener India with the launch of ‘Fit India Cycling Drive’ this morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium being flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Reiterating the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, Dr Mandaviya said, “We have to bring the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat a reality when we celebrate 100 years of independence in 2047 and it is pertinent, we become a full-fledged healthy and fit nation.”

Highlighting the importance of cycling, he added, “We have launched this event as ‘Fit India Cycling Tuesdays’ but for the convenience of cycling enthusiasts, this will now be conducted on Sundays and now be called ‘Sundays on Cycle’. Doctors, journalists, teachers, corporate professionals and youth will join for an hour-long cycling ride on Sundays, not only in New Delhi but also all parts of the country. Cycling gives a big boost to the environment; it is the solution to pollution and also contributes to sustainability.” As Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the ‘Fit India Cycling Drive'; events were held across 1000 locations in India.

With this inspiration SAI Regional Centre Gandhinagar organized cyclothons and cycling rallies at 21 locations where more than 1500 cycling enthusiasts from all age groups participated and pledged for a Fit and healthy lifestyle in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

RC Gandhinagar as a nodal agency of SAI for the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan has been hosting multiple events under the FiT India campaign which includes today’s Cycling Tuesday event particularly aimed to promote cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation.

The Gujarat chapter of the nationwide cycling drive was flagged off by Paris Paralympics Gold medalist Navdeep Singh, Shri Rajendra Singh Rahelu, Paralympian and Arjuna Awardee and Regional Director Shri Manikant Sharma. Shri Sharma administered the pledge to all participants and emphasised the importance of active lifestyle on an everyday basis. This was followed by the participants rallying along the slogans of FiT India.

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