46th Fit India Sundays on Cycle Drives National Movement for Clean Air and Fitness
The 46th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, themed 'Pedal for Clean Air,' rallied citizens across India—including 500 in Delhi and thousands more at over 10,000 locations—to promote both personal fitness and environmental awareness. Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with key partners, the event highlighted the message 'Clean Air, Fit Body' as a national goal, uniting diverse groups and garnering government support. The movement has engaged over 1.45 million people nationwide, making cycling a symbol of health, sustainability, and social unity.
The 46th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event, held on November 2, 2025, turned into a large-scale national call to action for fitness and environmental consciousness. Centered on the theme 'Pedal for Clean Air,' the event saw nearly 500 cyclists in Delhi—including athletes, students, fitness enthusiasts, and notable figures like gymnasts Sneha Tariyal and Priyanshu Nath Thakur—riding through the city, with simultaneous events in over 10,000 locations across India. Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Cycling Federation of India, Yogasana Bharat, MY Bharat, and with support from the Central Pollution Control Board and Centre for Science and Environment, the initiative emphasized the direct link between clean air and personal health. CSE Director-General Sunita Narain and young athletes reinforced the message that cycling not only improves physical health but also combats pollution, advocating for it as a daily practice for all ages. The Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement, which began in December 2024 with modest participation, has grown into a weekly nationwide phenomenon involving over 50,000 people from 6,000 locations every Sunday, with a cumulative reach of 1.45 million participants at 125,000 sites. The campaign's inclusive nature—bringing together Central Armed Police Forces, doctors, teachers, government employees, students, public representatives, and others—has made it a true 'Jan Andolan' (people's movement) for fitness and environmental stewardship. The initiative has received recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is driven by over 3,500 NaMo Fit India Cycling Clubs, making it a cornerstone of India’s public health and sustainability efforts.
