New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, pedalled alongside citizens in the national capital this morning as the chief guest for the 35th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, held just days ahead of Independence Day.

The event, which flagged off at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, is part of a nationwide cycling movement that began in December 2024 and has grown into a weekly fitness phenomenon. This week, over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across India were invited to join the movement.

Addressing participants before the flag-off, Mandaviya highlighted the diverse benefits of cycling, both on an individual's health as well as the health of the environment. "Cycling ...