Mandaviya to Lead Nationwide 62 Fit India Cycle Ride with ESIC

February 20, 2026 10:00 PM

Mandaviya to Lead Nationwide 62 Fit India Cycle Ride with ESIC

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the 62nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on February 22, 2026, in collaboration with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation. The event will celebrate India being awarded the hosting rights for the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad and will also advance the country’s bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. Dr Mandaviya will lead a large group of cyclists from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. He will b...

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

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...

Less oil, more physical activity, and a balanced meal key to fighting obesity

February 25, 2025 4:48 PM

Less oil, more physical activity, and a balanced meal key to fighting obesity

Reducing oil intake, increasing physical activity, and eating a balanced meal are crucial in combating the rising menace of obesity in the country, experts said on Tuesday. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, nominated 10 personalities to lead the campaign against obesity as part of his Fit India initiative. Dr. Naval Vikram, Professor of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, said that it is high time obesity is taken seriously, as its prevalence is ...