**Summary:**
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is urging "Swachhta Senanis" (cleanliness warriors) to lead the "Fit India Sundays on Cycle" campaign on June 29, 2025. This initiative aims to promote a healthier, cleaner, and more active India, aligning with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision. The special edition is expected to draw over 15,000 participants from more than 500 locations nationwide, including areas like Chitradurga (Karnataka), Solal gaon (Assam), Janjgir Champa (Chhattisgarh), and Pandharpur (Maharashtra). The Sports Minister is encouraging municipal and urban local bodies to replicate the event to maximize participation. Since its launch in December 2024 with 500 participants, the Fit India Cycling Drive has expanded to over 10,500 locations with over 375,000 individuals participating. The cycling drives are conducted by various Khelo India Centers (KICs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAAs), and National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) across the country. The press release was issued by PIB Delhi on June 26, 2025, at 7:17 PM. Release ID: 2139955. Contacts: Manish Gautam/Divyanshu Kumar.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya: Union Sports Minister and Minister for Youth Affairs Sports and Labour Employment.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle: A nationwide campaign to promote cycling and fitness.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, whose call to action inspired the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative.
Chitradurga Karnataka: A location in Karnataka where the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement is being consistently organised.
Solal gaon Assam: A location in Assam where the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement is being consistently organised.
Janjgir Champa Chhatisgarh: A location in Chhatisgarh where the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement is being consistently organised.
Pandharpur Maharashtra: A location in Maharashtra where the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement is being consistently organised.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya urges
‘Swachhta Senanis’ to lead way in Fit India Sundays
on Cycle on June 29
Posted On: 26 JUN 2025 7:17PM by PIB Delhi
India’s frontline cleanliness warriors will take centre stage in the upcoming edition of the nationwide Fit India
Sundays on Cycle campaign, scheduled for June 29, 2025.
Speaking ahead of the very special edition, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour &
Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, said, “The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative resonates Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call to action for a healthier, cleaner and more active India. Taking this
people’s movement forward, the upcoming edition will be particularly meaningful as our ‘Swacchata Senanis’
come together to uphold the essence of the nationwide cycling drive.”
Over 15,000 participations from across more than 500 locations in the country is expected this Sunday, with
the movement being consistently organised in deep pockets like Chitradurga (Karnataka), Solal gaon (Assam),
Janjgir Champa (Chhatisgarh), Pandharpur (Maharashtra), and more. The Sports Minister has also urged all
municipal bodies and urban local bodies across states to replicate the event in their own regions, ensuring
maximum participation and visibility.
Launched in December last year, with just 500 cycling enthusiasts, the Fit India Cycling Drive has since
evolved into a national movement. As of now, the movement has been organised in more than 10,500
locations across the nation with participation of more than 3.75 lakh individuals. These cycling drives are
conducted by several Khelo India Centres (KICs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), SAI
Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAAs), and National Centres of Excellence
(NCOEs) across the country.
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Manish Gautam/Divyanshu Kumar
(Release ID: 2139955)