Dehradun, Feb 15 (IANS) From the capital city to the peaceful landscapes of Dehradun and nearly all districts across the country, fitness enthusiasts participated in the 61st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle (SOC) at close to 1000 locations. The FIT India Movement was launched on August 29, 2019, by the Honourable Prime Minister to make fitness a vital part of daily life. Its goal is to promote behavioural changes and encourage a more active lifestyle.Last year, Union Minister of Youth Affa…
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New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.According to the Economic Survey, tabled in the Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the concerning trend was driven by unhealthy diets, lifestyle changes, including sedentary lifestyles, increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and environmental factors.“It is affecting people across all age groups …
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The 58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle is set to unfold on January 25 with a powerful national spread that reflects how the movement has grown from a weekly fitness initiative into a people’s movement cutting across regions, institutions, and communities.Leading this week’s edition will be Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who will ride with citizens in Karaikal, Puducherry, underlining the Centre’s continued emphasis on fitn…
Ahmedabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday presented awards to three service-oriented institutions and nine individuals for their outstanding contribution to society.The awards were conferred at a ceremony held at the Sardar National Memorial in Ahmedabad.Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that in an age increasingly driven by money and self-interest, honouring those who see divinity in every living being and dedicate their lives to selfless service …
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded across the country on Sunday, once again drawing citizens from all walks of life into a shared celebration of fitness and sustainability. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya spearheaded the movement in Gondal near Rajkot, while Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy led the Hyderabad leg of the event, which saw participation from over 1,000 cyclists. Launched in December 2024, Fit…
Hyderabad, Jan 17 (IANS) The Fit India Movement, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will organise the 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle across multiple cities on Sunday, January 18, as part of the Government of India’s ongoing effort to promote fitness as a mass movement.Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will lead from the front by participating in the cycling initiative at Gondal near Rajkot on Sunday morning. His presence high…
Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called upon universities and schools in the state to promote sports culture and help the country win a large number of medals in the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics.Inaugurating the East Zone Inter-University Women’s Basketball Championship at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, the Chief Minister said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is preparing to bid for hosti…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) After a brief pause, the Fit India movement’s flagship initiative ‘Sundays on Cycle’ is all set to make a grand comeback in the national capital, with a special high-energy edition dedicated to “young leaders”. The event will be graced by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who has also been the visionary force behind this nationwide fitness movement.This special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will see the participation…
Gandhinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that India is steadily building a holistic health ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on preventive care, wellness and accessible healthcare for all. He was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected office-bearers of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), held in Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also attended the event.Addressing doctors on the IMA’s centenary year, Amit Shah said that achieving the visio…