Fit India Sundays on Cycle: 74th edition draws 50,000 at 5,000 locations
Synopsis
The 74th Fit India Sundays on Cycle pulled in 50,000 riders across 5,000 locations in a single Sunday — and since December 2024, the weekly movement has quietly crossed 32 lakh cumulative participants at over 3 lakh locations. With GST and Customs officers now riding alongside the public, the initiative is moving well beyond a sports ministry programme into a whole-of-government fitness push.
Key Takeaways
The 74th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle recorded 50,000 participants at 5,000 locations on 17 May .
The drive was co-organised with the GST and Customs Departments , with over 800 participants at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi .
A fun sports zone featuring badminton, chess, carrom, and ludo was set up alongside Yoga, Zumba, and rope skipping.
Since its launch in December 2024 by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya , the movement has reached 32,38,234 participants across 3,07,852 locations in 74 editions .
The initiative is run by MYAS in partnership with CFI , Yogasana Bharat , Raahgiri Foundation , and others across all States and Union Territories.
The 74th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle drew 50,000 participants across 5,000 locations nationwide on 17 May, with the cycling initiative this week organised in association with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs Departments of the Government of India. Recreational activities including Yoga, rope skipping, and Zumba ran alongside the cycling drive, broadening the event's appeal beyond fitness regulars.
New Delhi Event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
In the capital, the edition was held at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which recorded a turnout of over 800 individuals — among them officers from the GST and Customs departments as well as members of the general public spanning all age groups. A dedicated fun sports zone offered options including badminton, chess, carrom, and ludo, while competitive activities such as lemon race, tug of war, squat challenge, and push-up challenge kept participants engaged throughout the morning.
Cumulative Reach Since December 2024
Launched by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024, the cycling movement has now logged participation from 32,38,234 fitness enthusiasts across 3,07,852 locations over its 74 editions. The initiative runs simultaneously across all States and Union Territories, encompassing SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), and Khelo India Centres (KICs).
What Officials Said
Manish Kumar, Chief Commissioner (Customs Department), underlined the health imperative behind the initiative. 'Following the clarion call by our Hon'ble Prime Minister to adopt a healthy lifestyle, the officers and employees of the GST and Customs Departments have become part of the Fit India movement. We all know health is our biggest property. If you are healthy, you will be able to complete your task properly,' he said.
Narendra Kumar Yadav, Additional Director (GST) and Fit India Ambassador, highlighted cycling's environmental and economic dimensions. 'This is our regular event of Fit India Sundays on Cycle. As I am the brand ambassador for Fit India, we organise the cycling event every Sunday across the country. As PM Modi has appealed to people, cycling is important for not only our health and environment, but also for the economy of our country, as it is helping us save fuel,' Yadav said.
Organising Partners
The initiative is led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Indian Rope Skipping Federation, Yogasana Bharat, Raahgiri Foundation, MY Bikes, and MY Bharat. The breadth of partnerships signals the Centre's intent to embed the movement within existing sports infrastructure rather than run it as a standalone campaign.
With over 32 lakh cumulative participants and the weekly cadence firmly established, the programme is set to expand its institutional partnerships in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
But the more telling figure is 32 lakh cumulative across 74 editions — a week-on-week compounding that most government fitness campaigns never achieve. The inclusion of GST and Customs departments is a deliberate whole-of-government signal: this is no longer just a sports ministry initiative. The real test, however, is whether participation data is independently verified or self-reported by nodal agencies, a distinction that matters when the numbers are cited as policy success. The environmental and fuel-saving framing added by officials also suggests the campaign is being positioned beyond health — as an economic and climate argument for cycling infrastructure investment.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fit India Sundays on Cycle?
Fit India Sundays on Cycle is a weekly cycling initiative launched in December 2024 by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. It is organised every Sunday across all States and Union Territories by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India and several other partner organisations.
How many people have participated in Fit India Sundays on Cycle so far?
As of the 74th edition on 17 May, the initiative has recorded participation from 32,38,234 fitness enthusiasts across 3,07,852 locations. The 74th edition alone saw 50,000 participants at 5,000 locations nationwide.
Which departments co-organised the 74th edition?
The 74th edition was co-organised with the GST and Customs Departments of the Government of India. In New Delhi, the event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium included officers from both departments alongside the general public.
What activities were held alongside the cycling drive?
Alongside the cycling drive, participants could take part in Yoga, rope skipping, and Zumba. A fun sports zone at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium offered badminton, chess, carrom, and ludo, as well as lemon race, tug of war, squat challenge, and push-up challenge.
Where is Fit India Sundays on Cycle conducted?
The event runs simultaneously across all States and Union Territories, including SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence, SAI Training Centres, Khelo India State Centres of Excellence, and Khelo India Centres.
