Overview

• Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood flagged off the initiative in Janakpuri on World Bicycle Day and urged residents to make cycling a daily habit.
• Supported by the Directorate of Education, the event brought together school students, local youth, senior citizens and residents’ welfare associations in a collective ride.
• The Fit India Cycling Drive has expanded from its New Delhi origins to more than 5,500 locations, mobilizing nearly 300,000 participants.
• Sood noted that the campaign builds on government efforts like the Fit India Mission and Khelo India Movement to strengthen the country’s sports ecosystem.
• He emphasized that regular cycling fosters healthier individuals, families and communities, laying the groundwork for a fitter nation.