Fit India Movement

July 23, 2026 3:58 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads ‘Cheer for Bharat’ cycling rally in Glasgow, promotes Fit India Movement

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led a cycling rally with members of the Indian diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday under the 'Cheer for Bharat' initiative, promoting the message of fitness, healthy living and community participation while rallying support for the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian community, who joined the Minister in en...

November 10, 2025 10:48 AM

PM Modi welcomes youth participation in Ironman 70.3 Goa, congratulates Annamalai and Tejasvi Surya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed the growing participation of India’s youth in endurance events such as IRONMAN 70.3, held in Goa, calling it a reflection of the nation’s fitness consciousness and the spirit of the Fit India Movement. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “Glad to see increased participation by our youth in events like Ironman 70.3 which was held in Goa today. Such events contribute towards #FitIndia movement. Congratulations to everyone who took part. D...

October 29, 2025 10:08 PM

‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ unveiled: Boost to sports tourism and Fit India movement

The logo and jersey of ‘Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026’, India’s first-ever international UCI 2.2 Stage Cycling Race, were unveiled in Pune on Wednesday. The landmark event, organised jointly by Maharashtra Government, Pune District Administration, and the Cycling Federation of India, aims to showcase Pune’s rich cultural and sporting legacy while promoting cycling as a catalyst for health, tourism, and sustainability. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khads...

October 17, 2025 3:51 PM

Fit India to launch nationwide cycling expeditions to promote unity, fitness and sustainability

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, will launch two nationwide cycling expeditions under the Fit India Movement from October 31 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Titled “Iron Wheels of Unity”, the cycling expeditions — Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) and Pedal to Plant — aim to spread the message of national integration, fitness, and environmental sustainability. The K2K expedition will cover...

June 21, 2025 10:59 PM

Over 1,500 join Union Sports Minister in Yogathon marking International Yoga Day

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday participated in a mass yoga event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. The event, part of the Ministry of Ayush’s 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 1,500 yoga practitioners, including more than 400 volunteers from the My Bharat programme. Held inside the Cycling Velodrome of the stadium, the event was also supp...