**Executive Summary**
On April 12, 2026, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, led the 69th edition of "Fit India Sundays on Cycle" at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The initiative aims to promote fitness and eco-friendly mobility as essential components for building a developed nation (Viksit Bharat). Since its launch in December 2024, the movement has reached over 28 lakh citizens across 2.63 lakh locations nationwide.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Participation and Reach**
* The 69th edition saw 1,000 participants cycling alongside the Union Sports Minister in New Delhi.
* The movement has achieved a cumulative participation of 28 lakh citizens across more than 2.63 lakh locations since December 2024.
* Cycling drives are conducted simultaneously across all States and Union Territories, including SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), and Khelo India Centres.
**Sustainability and Digital Integration**
* The Fit India App integrates sustainability with fitness by allowing users to earn carbon credits through cycling.
* Accrued carbon credits can be redeemed for purchasing products.
* A cycling leaderboard will soon be introduced to provide material incentives for participants.
**Collaborations and Activities**
* The initiative is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Raahgiri Foundation, MY Bharat, and various sports federations.
* Activities at the event included yoga demonstrations supported by the Ministry of AYUSH, Zumba, tug of war, rope-skipping, and a ‘nukkad natak’ (street play) performed by State Youth Leaders.
* Special features included a "Yoga 365" consultation booth and a smart wall fitness challenge for neural activity.
**Recognition of Athletes and Influencers**
* The event felicitated notable figures, including 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist boxer Pinki Jangra, martial artist Dinesh Shetty, and social activist Sonia Sisodia.
**Impact Analysis**
**General Public (Citizens and Youth)**
**Impact**
Citizens are encouraged to adopt active, healthy lifestyles and eco-friendly mobility to contribute to nation-building. They now have access to tangible rewards for physical activity.
**Action Required**
Join the "Sundays on Cycle" movement and use the Fit India App to track cycling activity, earn carbon credits, and redeem rewards.
**Youth Volunteers and "My Bharat" Partners**
**Impact**
Young volunteers and State Youth Leaders serve as the bedrock of the movement, facilitating community engagement and awareness through activities like street plays.
**Action Required**
Continue contributing as volunteers to drive the movement forward and participate in organized community messaging.
**Sports and Educational Institutions (SAI, Khelo India, NCOEs)**
**Impact**
These organizations act as the primary hubs for executing the cycling drive simultaneously across the country.
**Action Required**
Maintain the infrastructure and organization necessary to host weekly cycling drives and fitness engagements at the regional and local levels.
Key Entities Referenced
Fit India Sundays on Cycle: A nationwide fitness initiative and 'jan andolan' launched to promote cycling, active lifestyles, and eco-friendly mobility.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports who leads the initiative and advocates for fitness as a pillar for building a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS): The primary government ministry responsible for organizing the Fit India movement and coordinating with sports federations across India.
My Bharat: An initiative of the Government of India that acts as a permanent partner to Fit India, contributing through the mobilization of young volunteers.
Fit India App: A digital application that integrates sustainability with fitness by allowing citizens to track cycling activities and earn carbon credits.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Leads 69th Fit India
Sundays on Cycle; Calls for Mass Participation in
Fit India Movement to Build a Developed Nation
Union Sports Minister cycles alongside 1000 participants as
Sundays on Cycle reaches 28 Lakh people since December
2024 start
Commonwealth Games medalist boxer Pinki Jangra hails
India hosting 2030 Games
Posted On: 12 APR 2026 12:47PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi, April 12: Emphasising the critical role of fitness in nation-building, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, 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.
Commonwealth Games 2014 bronze medalist boxer Pinki Jangra was also felicitated alongside fitness
influencers Dinesh Shetty, a muay thai martial artist and winner of India’s Ultimate Warrior, and Sonia
Sisodia, a social activist.A ‘nukkad natak’ was also organised by the Raahgiri Foundation on the theme of “State Youth Leaders”,
who were the special partners for this edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle. This activity added a
socially engaging dimension, blending fitness with awareness and community messaging.
The State Youth Leaders were also part of the My Bharat initiative of Government of India; My Bharat
being the permanent partner of Fit India, taking the movement forward through contribution of young
volunteers.
A special yoga consultation booth, supported by Ministry of AYUSH under its Yoga 365 initiative, saw
participants unwind through guided sessions and consultations, while a smart wall fitness challenge for
neural activity drew enthusiastic crowds across age groups.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in
collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Indian Rope Skipping Federation, Yogasana
Bharat, Raahgiri Foundation, MY Bikes and MY Bharat.
The cycling drive is conducted simultaneously across all States and Union Territories, including SAI
Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India
State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) and Khelo India Centres (KICs).
Launched in December 2024 by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Fit
India Sundays on Cycle has grown into a powerful jan andolan, recording participation of over 28 lakh
citizens across more than 2.63 lakh locations nationwide cumulatively, since December 2024.
Fitness is the new Cool. Let’s pedal for a Fitter Bharat! 🇮🇳🚴#SundaysOnCycle pi
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— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) April 12, 2026
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