Lok Sabha Question No. 1640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Fit India Sundays on Cycle
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Shri Godam Nagesh, Shri Khagen Murmu, Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Shri Arun Govil, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana, Shri Praveen Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1640

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

Fit India Sundays on Cycle

## †1640. Shri Dineshbhai Makwana:

Dr. Rajesh Mishra:

Shri Arun Govil:

Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh:

Shri Yogender Chandolia:

Shri Praveen Patel:

Shri Dulu Mahato:

Shri Khagen Murmu:

Shri Godam Nagesh:

## Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  proposed  scheme  of  the  Government  to  track  the effectiveness  of  the  Fit  India  'Sundays  on  Cycle'  campaign  in  promoting fitness  and  reducing  obesity  amongst  the  targeted  demographic  group  in the country including Meerut in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b)  the  details  of  strategies  being  implemented  to  encourage  extensive participation  of  the  youth  and  other  citizens  in  areas  having  less  fitness awareness particularly in Jharkhand;
- (c)  the  manner in which the said programme is ensuring inclusiveness for people  of  all  age  groups  including  the  elderly  and  disabled  persons participating in cycling competitions;
- (d)  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government to create fitness awareness across every School, College, University, Panchayats and village etc.; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  organize  any  comprehensive awareness  programme  in  Sidhi  Parliamentary  Constituency,  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) to (c) The Fit India Cycling Drive was launched on 17 th  December, 2024 and the 'Sundays on Cycle' campaign under this initiative has reached 4200 locations  with  nearly  2  lakh  participants  across  the  nation,  including Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. In this regard, the campaign endeavours to reach  out  to  diverse  groups  and  stakeholders  like  doctors,  postmen, government  officials,  paramilitary  forces,  etc  to  reach  out  to  the  masses and spread the message of fitness and health. This initiative is inclusive to all age groups and sections of the society and aims to bring a behavioural change  among  the  masses  and  drive  them  towards  fitness  and  healthy lifestyle  and  thereby  reducing  obesity.  Further  social  media  influencers, volunteers, bicycle groups, are roped in to motivate the masses to join the campaign. In addition, cycling and other fitness groups are encouraged to register on the Fit India portal and track their activities. The Fit India Mobile Application also has the feature of tracking cycling activities and challenges for better youth engagement.

(d)  Under  the  Fit  India  Mission,  fitness  awareness  across  every  School, College, University, Panchayats and village etc is created through various campaigns like Fit India Freedom Run, Fit India Week, National Sports Day, Fit India Quiz etc. During these campaigns the stakeholders are encouraged to practice balanced diet, daily exercised, promote indigenous games, etc as  a  part  of  fit  and  healthy  living.  The  Fit  India  Mission  through  these campaigns has reached out to nearly 30 crore citizens across the nation.

(e) Fit India Mission through its campaigns like Fit India Freedom Run, Fit India  Week,  National  Sports  Day,  etc  aims  to  reach  to  all  stakeholders across  the  nation,  including  Sidhi  Parliamentary  Constituency  and  spread the message of fitness and health nationwide.

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