Cycling will aid India's march towards developed nation status: Mandaviya

Thiruvananthapuram | Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday said that cycling has a significant role to play in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation.

He was addressing participants while taking part in the Cycling by the Sea event, organised by the Sports Authority of India here as part of the Fit India Movement.

The cycling rally was held from Chacka ITI to Shanghumukham Beach.

Speaking on the occasion, Mandaviya said that a healthy nation can only be built through healthy citizens and described cycling as the key to a healthy lifestyle.

He pointed out that, besides promoting good health, cycling also helps reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion and conserve fuel.

Urging people to make cycling a regular habit, the minister also highlighted the Sundays on Cycle initiative under the Fit India Movement.