October 11, 2026 2:51 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi, urges youth to embrace fitness and reject drugs

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led a 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi as part of the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and work towards a drug-free society. Held under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, the event brought together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants, including medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The programme began at 6 am at Namo G...

October 10, 2026 5:03 PM

Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on October 11

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on Sunday, October 11, with a focus on promoting fitness, youth empowerment and a drug-free India.   The cycling drive will begin at 6 AM along the route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. The event will be organised under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and s...

September 6, 2026 3:14 PM

Fit India Sundays on Cycle promotes drug-free youth across 25,000 locations

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday led the 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Surat, with the event focusing on the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” and promoting a healthy and substance-free lifestyle among the youth. Mandaviya and Sanghavi, along with athletes, students and fitness enthusiasts, administered the Nasha Mukt Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to building a healthier and dr...

July 5, 2026 4:59 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, calls for one hour of daily fitness

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on July 5 led the nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, urging citizens to dedicate at least one hour every day to physical activity and adopt healthier lifestyles. The latest edition of the nationwide fitness campaign was organised in collaboration with the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations to commemorate the birth centenary of spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai. More...

December 1, 2025 10:45 AM

PM Modi praises ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ for boosting fitness awareness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the growing popularity of the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative, saying such activities are encouraging more people, especially the youth, to adopt healthier lifestyles. He made the remarks during the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative is a weekly event which reinforces PM Modi's vision of "Fitness Ka Dose, Adha Ghanta Roz" and "Fight Against Obesity". “There are man...

August 18, 2025 4:14 PM

Fit India Sundays on Cycle: Nationwide movement pedals towards health and sustainability

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday urged citizens to adopt a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle through the “Fit India Sundays on Cycle” initiative. Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Raahgiri Foundation, My Bikes and MY Bharat, the campaign is held simultaneously across all state and Union Territory capitals, encouraging participation across age groups. Takin...