Lok Sabha Question No. 2431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-04
Subject: Campaign under Fit India Movement
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi, Shri Rajpalsinh Mahendrasinh Jadav, Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2431 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025

Campaign under Fit India Movement

2431.  Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal:

Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi:

Shri Rajpalsinh Mahendrasinh Jadav:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  the  major  initiatives  undertaken  under  the  Fit  India Campaign to promote fitness and active  lifestyles  across  age  groups  and institutions;
- (b)  the  total  number  of  people  engaged  through  the  'Sundays  on  Cycle' campaign under the Fit India movement;
- (c) the details of the total number of educational institutions and workplaces that certified as 'Fit India Schools', State -wise details thereof along with the impact of the said campaign;
- (d)  the  number  of  institutions  engaged  through  the  'Sundays  on  Cycle' initiative;
- (e)  the  manner in which the said Movement being adapted to workplaces, panchayats, armed forces and Government departments to promote wellness across the society;
- (f) the names of the institutions that have partnered with the said Movement for said campaign; and
- (g) the level of the paritcipation and the impact of the first edition of the Fit India Carnival?

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

(a)  The  details  of  the  major  initiatives  undertaken  under  the  Fit  India Campaign to promote fitness and active  lifestyles  across  age  groups  and institutions are at Annexure -I. (b)  Since  its  launch  on  17 th   December, 2024,  the  'Sundays  on  Cycle' campaign  has  engaged  over  5.5  lakh  participants  in  17,000+  locations across the country. (c)  Under  the  Fit  India  Movement,  schools  are  the  first  pillar  of  formal education which involves teaching and practicing the art of taking care of one's body and health, daily holistic efforts in promoting fitness and sports among  students,  aligning  with  the  goals  of  the  Fit  India  and  Khelo  India scheme. A total of 443646 schools are registered under Fit India Movement. State-wise details of the same are at Annexure -II. (d)  Over  1,200  educational  institutions,  including  leading  schools  and universities,  are  actively  participating  in  'Sundays  on  Cycle'  across  the country. (e) The Fit India Movement through various public campaigns like Fit India Freedom  Run,  Fit  India  School  Week,  Sundays  on  Cycle,  Fit  India  Mobile Application has reached out to over 30 Crore+ citizens since 2019. The Fit India Movement endeavours to foster inclusivity by engaging diverse groups and  stakeholders  across  all  age  categories,  including  the  elderly  and persons  with  disabilities  by  engaging  through  the  age-appropriate  fitness protocols.  The  campaign  also  encourages  the  use  of  the  Fit  India  Mobile Application to further promote awareness and participation. The message of fitness  is  spread  through  various  Fit  India  Influencers  and  through  media initiatives as well. (f) The  'Sundays  on  Cycle'  campaign  under  the  Fit  India  Movement  has witnessed broad institutional collaboration, with key partners including the Cycling Federation of India, Indo Tibetan Border Police, Indian Army, Indian Athletes,  Rahagiri  Foundation,  National  Service  Scheme  (NSS)  and  Sports Clubs, Indian Post, Health and Lifestyle coaches (such as Heartfulness and Yogasana),  Federation  of  Indian  Chambers  of  Commerce  and  Industry (FICCI),  Confederation  of  Indian  Industry  (CII),  Sportscom,  government employees,  Women's  Day  Special  (Society  for  Promotion  of  Environment, Flora  and  Fauna -SPEFL),  doctors  and  healthcare  professionals,  the Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), school children, state police forces, Resident Welfare Associations, MyBharat, teachers, lawyers, Department  of  Indirect  Taxes  and  Customs,  journalists,  Indian  Railways, Yogasana  Bharat,  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs),  and  the  Central

Armed  Police  Forces  (CAPF),  among  others.  These  partnerships  have significantly  enhanced  the  campaign's  reach,  promoting  cycling  as  a healthy and sustainable lifestyle choice across diverse sections of society and  transforming  Sunday  mornings  in  many  cities  into  vibrant,  inclusive zones for fitness and community well-being.

(g) The first edition of the Fit India Carnival, held over three days from 16 th to 18 th  March, 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, saw more than 25,000  participants  aged  5  to  70  engaging  in  various  fun  and  interactive fitness activities, with daily support from over 200 volunteers and 150 staff members  and  the  presence  of  celebrity  guests  such  as  Ayushmann Khurrana, Sangram Singh, Shanky Singh, and Mickey Mehta. Demonstrating significant impact, the event registered 48 million+ social media impressions, over 450 media coverages at the national and regional levels, and a 10% rise in Fit India app usage, further amplified by more than 3,000 posts  with  official  hashtags  and  an  Instagram  reel  surpassing  15  million views.  The  Carnival  effectively advanced  the  vision  of  the  Fit India Movement by inspiring greater public participation in physical fitness and healthy, active lifestyles across all age groups.

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  2431  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  04.08.2025 REGARDING  ' CAMPAIGN  UNDER  FIT  INDIA  MOVEMENT '  ASKED  BY SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL, SHRI CHAVDA VINOD LAKHAMSHI  AND  SHRI  RAJPALSINH  MAHENDRASINH  JADAV, HON'BLE MEMBERS OF LOK SABHA.

## Details of the major initiatives undertaken under the Fit India Campaign

| Name of Event/program                 | Introduction                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Number of Participants                                                                |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Fit India Quiz                        | Launched on 1st September 2021 with a ₹3.25 crore prize pool, is India's largest quiz on sports and fitness for schoolchildren                                                                                     | Participated schools - 36,780 Participated Students - 1 lakh+                         |
| Fit India Swacchata Freedom Run 6.0   | Launched on 31st October 2024 commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel                                                                                                                      | People participated- 1 crore+                                                         |
| Fit India Week                        | Conceived in 2019, promotes physical fitness. Schools, colleges, and universities engage in fitness activities like challenges and cycling events.                                                                 | Schools participated - 14 Lakh Students - 2.76 crore                                  |
| Fit India Mobile App                  | Launched in 2021, helps users track their fitness parameters and provides personalized fitness tips                                                                                                                | Downloads- 13 lakh+                                                                   |
| Fit India Sundays on Cycle            | Launched on 17th December 2024 to promote cycling as a means of staying fit and healthy.                                                                                                                           | People engagement - 5.5 Lakh+ Locations - 17000+ 3.4 billion social media impressions |
| Fit India International Women's Week  | It was held from 3 rd to 9 th March, 2025. Throughout the week, women engaged in a wide array of activities from self-defence training and yoga sessions to fun games, meditation classes, and career counselling. | Locations - 250+ People participation - 75000+                                        |
| Fit India Carnival                    | It was a three-day-long fitness and wellness festival conducted from 16th to 18th March, 2025, aimed at celebrating and encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle among individuals of all ages                   | People participated - 25,000+                                                         |
| Yoga Sangam on International Yoga Day | It was conducted on 21 st June 2025. Events spanned across diverse geographies, from metros to remote and tribal belts, reflecting the movement's inclusivity.                                                     | Locations - 450+ Participants - 55,000+                                               |

ANNEXURE -II

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  2431  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  04.08.2025 REGARDING  ' CAMPAIGN  UNDER  FIT  INDIA  MOVEMENT '  ASKED  BY SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL, SHRI CHAVDA VINOD LAKHAMSHI  AND  SHRI  RAJPALSINH  MAHENDRASINH  JADAV, HON'BLE MEMBERS OF LOK SABHA.

State-wise details of schools registered under Fit India Movement

| S. No.   | Name of State/UT                         |   Number of schools |
|----------|------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| 1.       | Andaman and Nicobar Islands              |                 544 |
| 2.       | Andhra Pradesh                           |               12038 |
| 3.       | Arunachal Pradesh                        |                 242 |
| 4.       | Assam                                    |               30719 |
| 5.       | Bihar                                    |               49664 |
| 6.       | Chandigarh                               |                 384 |
| 7.       | Chhattisgarh                             |                4327 |
| 8.       | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |                 532 |
| 9.       | Delhi                                    |                3082 |
| 10.      | Goa                                      |                 828 |
| 11.      | Gujarat                                  |               44197 |
| 12.      | Haryana                                  |                7458 |
| 13.      | Himachal Pradesh                         |               10392 |
| 14.      | Jammu and Kashmir                        |               17042 |
| 15.      | Jharkhand                                |               27316 |
| 16.      | Karnataka                                |               24880 |
| 17.      | Kerala                                   |                5555 |
| 18.      | Ladakh                                   |                 208 |
| 19.      | Lakshadweep                              |                  37 |
| 20.      | Madhya Pradesh                           |               11969 |
| 21.      | Maharashtra                              |               19669 |
| 22.      | Manipur                                  |                 424 |
| 23.      | Meghalaya                                |                1385 |
| 24.      | Mizoram                                  |                  58 |
| 25.      | Nagaland                                 |                  88 |
| 26.      | Odisha                                   |               31936 |
| 27.      | Puducherry                               |                 277 |
| 28.      | Punjab                                   |               13812 |
| 29.      | Rajasthan                                |               53530 |
| 30.      | Sikkim                                   |                 429 |
| 31.      | Tamil Nadu                               |               35609 |
| 32.      | Telangana                                |                8528 |
| 33.      | Tripura                                  |                2079 |
| 34.      | Uttar Pradesh                            |               16985 |
| 35.      | Uttarakhand                              |                4954 |
| 36.      | West Bengal                              |                 781 |
| Total    | Total                                    |              441958 |

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