New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra’ was held at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium on Wednesday in the national capital as part of the Independence Day celebrations, with Union Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya participating in the event.
The cycle rally brought together more than 1,000 volunteers and aimed to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and environmental awareness among the youth.
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Mandaviya highlighted the importance of fitness in building a developed and healthy nation.
“In Delhi, more than 1,000 MY Bharat volunteers conveyed a message of fitness to the nation through the Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra. For any nation to become a developed nation, it is essential that its citizens remain healthy. Cycling promotes fitness. It is a solution to pollution and traffic congestion, saves fuel, and helps protect the environment,” he said.
Mandaviya stressed that cycling can contribute not only to individual health but also to wider environmental and social goals. He said that greater use of bicycles can help reduce pollution and traffic congestion, lower fuel consumption, and encourage people to adopt healthier modes of transportation. The event also sought to connect the message of physical fitness with the spirit of Independence Day.
Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu also highlighted the role of young people in the initiative and said the bicycle rally was organised to encourage youth to focus on their health and fitness. He said, “On this auspicious occasion of Independence Day, our youth have organised a bicycle rally, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Yatra, under the leadership of Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. The purpose of this yatra is to encourage every young person to stay fit. When our youth are fit, our nation will also be fit.”
Asian Games medallist Ramit Tandon, who participated in the event, welcomed the enthusiasm around cycling and linked it to the broader Fit India movement. He said, “The Fit India programme was started by PM Narendra Modi, and it is encouraging to see so many people cycling here. The Sports Minister also said that cycling is very important for maintaining fitness. Nowadays, as transportation and fuel costs are increasing, cycling is the most eco-friendly mode of transportation.”
Tandon also underlined the significance of the Independence Day celebrations, saying, “There is no greater source of pride than celebrating August 15 — the day we celebrate the freedom due to which we can live freely today.”
The cycle yatra combined the message of fitness with the patriotic spirit of Independence Day, encouraging citizens, particularly young people, to adopt healthier and more environmentally friendly practices.
–IANS
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