The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports addressed Lok Sabha Question No. 3985 on August 18, 2025, concerning the "Urban Adda 2025" initiative and the promotion of cycling under the "Fit India" campaign.
"Urban Adda 2025," a three-day conference held from June 3-5, 2025, coinciding with World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day, convened changemakers, experts, artists, policymakers, youth, and civil society to foster inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities. The event emphasized people-centric approaches, active mobility, and community-driven health initiatives, aligning with the objectives of the Fit India Movement.
The 25th edition of "Fit India Sundays on Cycle" was celebrated on June 1, 2025, at 1,928 locations nationwide, engaging 91,256 participants. The campaign, operating under the Khelo India Scheme, promotes fitness and healthy lifestyles across all age groups, supporting the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. A flagship event in Delhi at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium drew over 2,000 attendees.
The "Fit India Cycling Drive," launched on December 17, 2024, has reached over 41,000 locations and engaged nearly 8 lakh citizens through its "Sundays on Cycle" campaign. The initiative promotes physical fitness, combats obesity, and encourages healthier, active lifestyles. It also integrates a Carbon Credit feature in the FIT India mobile app to allow users to track their environmental impact, supporting the Prime Minister’s mission to reduce carbon emissions.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Urban Adda 2025: A three-day conference held from 3rd to 5th June 2025, focused on building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities.
Viksit Bharat 2047: A vision for India's development and progress by the year 2047.
Fit India Movement: A nationwide campaign to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles in India.
Sundays on Cycle: An initiative under the Fit India Movement to promote cycling as a means of fitness and environmental awareness.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Khelo India Scheme: A national program for the development of sports in India.
Fit India Cycling Drive: A campaign under the Fit India Movement, launched on 17 December, 2024, promoting cycling.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3985
TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025
“Urban Adda 2025”
†3985. Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary:
Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) the manner in which the Urban Adda 2025 is contributing towards
creating a sustainable urban narrative by focusing on people;
(b) the manner in which this initiative reflects the objectives of Viksit
Bharat@2047;
(c) the details of the steps taken by the Government to promote cycling as a
nationwide mass movement under the Fit India campaign, transforming it
from merely a fitness habit; and
(d) the manner in which Sundays on Cycle initiative is promoting
environmental stability and public health awareness?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
(a) Urban Adda 2025 was a vibrant three-day conference, held from 3rd to
5th June 2025, coinciding with World Bicycle Day and World Environment
Day, respectively. It brought together changemakers, experts, artists,
policymakers, youth, and civil society to work towards building inclusive,
resilient, and sustainable cities. The event contributed to shaping a
sustainable urban narrative by focusing on people, active mobility, and
community-driven health initiatives, in alignment with the objectives of the
Fit India Movement.
(b) The 25th edition of the "Fit India Sundays on Cycle" campaign was
celebrated on 1st June 2025 as part of the Fit India Movement, which
operates under the Khelo India Scheme to promote fitness and healthy
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Held at 1,928 locations nationwide with 91,256 participants, the campaign
featured a flagship event in Delhi at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium,
drawing over 2,000 attendees. Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Khelo
India Centres (KICs) also organized community activities like Zumba, yoga,
and rope-skipping, fostering sustainable mobility, wellness, and a culture of
national pride.
(c) and (d) The Fit India Cycling Drive, launched on 17 December, 2024,
under the Fit India Movement, has seen widespread participation through its
"Sundays on Cycle" campaign, reaching over 41,000 locations and engaging
nearly 8 lakh citizens nationwide. The initiative has actively involved
diverse sections of society, ranging from professionals and government
officials to cycling enthusiasts and the general public, to promote physical
fitness, combat obesity, and encourage a shift towards healthier, active
lifestyles. Aligned with national health and environmental goals, the
campaign also supports the Prime Minister’s mission to reduce carbon
emissions by integrating a Carbon Credit feature in the FIT India mobile app,
allowing users to track their environmental impact while fostering a culture
of community wellness and sustainability.
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