New Delhi, Jan 23 (NationPress) The 58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle is scheduled for January 25, showcasing a remarkable national presence that illustrates the movement's transformation from a routine fitness initiative into a widespread people's movement transcending regions, institutions, and communities.

Leading this edition is Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who will cycle with citizens in Karaikal, Puducherry, highlighting the government's ongoing commitment to fitness, sustainability, and active lifestyles.

In alignment with the Prime Minister's persistent focus on youth-driven nation-building, this year’s National Voters’ Day celebrations will draw inspiration from his message to the nation’s youth, encouraging them to lead the charge in raising awareness about the significance of voting and democracy.

The Prime Minister noted that when he first took the oath as Chief Minister, many of today’s young citizens weren’t even born yet. By the time he became Prime Minister in 2014, most were still children. Despite this passage of time, he has unwaveringly trusted the younger generation. “Your capability and talent have always fueled my energy. Today, you are steering the journey towards a Developed India,” Shri Modi emphasized.

Continuing this message, the National Voters’ Day celebrations will focus on the theme of ‘Young Voters of Viksit Bharat’ under the campaign #MYBharatMYVote, with Fit India Sundays on Cycle offering a nationwide platform that merges fitness, youth engagement, and democratic values.

From the southern coast, the event will transition to the nation’s western frontier, making a notable stop at Attari near Amritsar. Celebrated as part of National Voters’ Day and just ahead of Republic Day, the Amritsar edition will see the Central Armed Police Forces and young voters unite, fusing fitness with democratic ideals and national pride.

The MoS for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, along with renowned figures like Olympian boxer Nikhat Zareen, cricketer Siddharth Kaul, and actors Ragini Dwivedi and Vivek Dahiya, are set to attend. As sportspersons, youth, and celebrities cycle together, this event reinforces the idea that a fit nation and a robust democracy are interconnected.

In Amritsar, the involvement of notable athletes and public figures will further amplify the #MYBharatMYVote message, encouraging young citizens to appreciate the importance of voting while embracing a healthy, active lifestyle. Their engagement is expected to enhance visibility and momentum for the campaign, inspiring greater youth participation both in person and across digital platforms.

Leading up to this 58th edition, Fit India Ambassadors nationwide will also be celebrating through their active involvement, actively promoting participation in Sundays on Cycle and National Voters’ Day. Social media is currently abuzz with their messages, videos, and calls for involvement, showcasing a burgeoning enthusiasm and solidifying the initiative as a truly nationwide movement.

Dr. Mandaviya stated, “A strong democracy relies on healthy and informed citizens. By aligning Sundays on Cycle with National Voters’ Day and the #MYBharatMYVote campaign, we are motivating young Indians to adopt fitness while acknowledging their role in shaping the nation’s future.”

Furthermore, he noted that this Sunday, as Fit India Sundays on Cycle occurs simultaneously across the nation, the initiative will celebrate the spirit of the young voters of Viksit Bharat. Dr. Mandaviya emphasized that in collaboration with MY Bharat, Fit India aims to commemorate these nationwide celebrations by encouraging youth to incorporate fitness into their lifestyles while also recognizing their duties as informed, active, and responsible voters, vital for strengthening the world’s largest democracy.

Adding another significant chapter to this week’s edition, Fit India Sundays on Cycle will also take place at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, marking the first time this initiative has been hosted on an IIT campus. Established in 1847, IIT Roorkee, India’s oldest engineering institute, will facilitate the cycling event as part of a special collaboration between the Fit India Movement and the institute. This campus event symbolizes the movement's expansion beyond urban areas into educational institutions, motivating young minds to incorporate fitness into their daily lives.

Dr. Mandaviya remarked, “From coastal towns to border regions and esteemed educational institutions, Sundays on Cycle has transformed into a genuine people’s movement. The increasing participation demonstrates that fitness can unite citizens across diverse backgrounds, establishing active living as a shared national ethos.”

Launched in December 2024, Sundays on Cycle has quickly become a flagship initiative of the Fit India Movement, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Over the past year, it has attracted participation from more than 25 lakh citizens across over two lakh locations nationwide, uniting individuals from all walks of life—students, professionals, athletes, senior citizens, and uniformed services alike.

The event advocates cycling as a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible form of physical activity. Conducted in multiple locations simultaneously, the initiative unites ministers, athletes, and citizens on a common platform to cultivate a culture of fitness and environmental consciousness.

The Fit India Movement was inaugurated on August 29, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at integrating fitness into our daily lives. The Movement's mission is to inspire behavioral changes and promote a more physically active way of living.