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Aravalli District Collector Prashasti Pareek is leading the Sunday on Cycle initiative to promote fitness and environmental awareness. The program has seen participation from housewives over 50 and beginners who never cycled before. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined the movement in Delhi with a Swadeshi theme. This nationwide effort has reached over 7 lakh people across 40,000 locations since its inception.

Key Points: Aravalli Collector Prashasti Pareek Promotes Sundays on Cycle Fitness

  • Program inspired by PM Modi's Fit India movement launched in January 2025
  • Housewives above 50 joining those new to cycling
  • Reached over 7 lakh individuals across 40,000 locations
  • Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participates with Garv se Swadeshi theme
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'Sunday on Cycle' aims to inspire people to adopt fitness, promote habit of cycling: Aravalli District Collector

Aravalli District Collector Prashasti Pareek leads Sunday on Cycle initiative inspiring fitness and environmental awareness through cycling across India.

"The purpose of this program is to inspire people to adopt a fitness regimen, raise awareness about the environment, and promote the habit of cycling. - Prashasti Pareek"

Aravalli, September 7

Aravalli District Collector Prashasti Pareek participated in the 'Sundays on Cycle' event on Sunday and said that the purpose of this programme is to inspire people to adopt a fitness regimen, raise awareness about the environment, and promote the habit of cycling.

Speaking to ANI, the District Collector said, "Taking inspiration from PM's Fit India movement, we started the Sunday on Cycle from January 2025 in Modasa. Housewives above 50 years of age have joined us in this programme, and those who have never ridden a bicycle to date are also slowly joining us. The purpose of this program is to inspire people to adopt a fitness regimen, raise awareness about the environment, and promote the habit of cycling."

Moreover, the Mayor of Modasa, Neeraj Seth, also participated in the 'Sundays on Cycle' programme. "The Sunday on Cycle was initiated by PM Modi, and under the guidance of the district collector, we started this program in January 2025 with five people; today, 45-50 people have joined us," he said to ANI.

Earlier today, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya participated in 'Fit India: Sundays on Cycle' in New Delhi today with the theme of 'Garv se Swadeshi'.On the theme, the Union Minister said, "'Sunday on Cycle' has become a movement in the country. Every citizen, to stay fit and promote 'Swadeshi,' goes cycling every Sunday to send a message through 'Sunday on Cycle.'"

Since its inception, the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement has reached over seven lakh individuals across more than 40,000 locations nationwide. It is spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Rope Skipping team led by Dr. Shikha Gupta, Raahgiri Foundation, MYBharat, and My Bikes.

The drive runs concurrently across all State and Union Territory capitals, Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), and Khelo India centres.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Cycling is the perfect solution for Indian cities - reduces traffic, pollution and keeps us fit. Hope they create proper cycling lanes though. Safety first!
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Delhi, I've joined these cycling events and they're amazing! Great way to meet locals and explore the city while staying healthy. The community feeling is wonderful 🚴‍♀️
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Arjun K
While the initiative is good, I hope this isn't just another photo opportunity for officials. Need sustained efforts and infrastructure development to make cycling actually viable in our cities.
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Meera T
My 55-year-old aunty learned cycling because of this program! She's so proud of herself. More such initiatives needed for women's health and empowerment 💪
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Vikram M
7 lakh people participating across India? That's impressive! Cycling culture is finally catching on. Remember cycling to school every day in the 90s - good to see it making a comeback 🇮🇳

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