Grand “Sundays on Cycle” Celebration Marks World Bicycle Day in Janakpuri

New Delhi : Grand Celebration of “Sundays on Cycle” on World Bicycle Day
To mark the occasion of World Bicycle Day on 1st June 2025, a special edition of “Sundays on Cycle” was organized under the Fit India Mission.

Delhi’s Education Minister, Shri Ashish Sood, flagged off the campaign in his assembly constituency, Janakpuri, with active support from the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi.

The event saw enthusiastic participation from hundreds of youth, children, school students, senior citizens, and RWA representatives, who all joined in cycling together to support the initiative.

On this occasion, Shri Sood stated:
“Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has taken several significant steps to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the country. His initiatives like the ‘Fit India Movement’ and ‘Khelo India Movement’ have now become widely popular across India. In line with these efforts, today’s ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event was organized in the Janakpuri area.”

He further added,
“It is heartening to see people of all age groups coming together with awareness and enthusiasm for health and fitness, thus taking this movement forward. This initiative is not just about cycling—it is a major step towards promoting fitness, community participation, and building a healthier India.”

Shri Sood also shared that the Fit India Cycling Drive, which began in New Delhi, has now evolved into a nationwide mass movement. So far, nearly 3 lakh cyclists have participated actively across more than 5,500 locations in the country.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had also praised “Sundays on Cycle” in the 117th edition of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address, recognizing it as a powerful medium for promoting health and social welfare.

In his closing remarks, the Education Minister said:
“Cycling is not just a form of exercise—it is a public movement towards a healthier, greener, and more active India. It is a golden opportunity to connect communities and nurture a culture of fitness.”

He urged all citizens of Delhi to incorporate cycling into their daily routines and take a collective step towards building a Fit India.

Quoting the Prime Minister, Shri Sood concluded:
“A healthy individual, a healthy family, and a healthy society—together these form the foundation of a Fit India and a New India.”