Lok Sabha Question No. 3985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: “Urban Adda 2025”
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary, Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## 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

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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

lifestyles across all age groups in support of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. 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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