Bollywood icon Anil Kapoor and sports stars rally behind fit India cycling Tuesdays; Dr Mansukh Mandaviya calls it a ‘nationwide initiative’

Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor has thrown his weight behind the upcoming ‘Fit India Cycling Tuesdays’ initiative on his social media platforms to encourage nationwide participation in the upcoming cycling event. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will flag off the ‘Fit India Cycling Tuesdays’ initiative on December 17 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Kapoor called on citizens to "Get fit, go green!" His full post reads: "Get fit, go green! Join Fit India Cycling Tuesdays starting December 17th and be part of a nationwide movement that's good for you and even better for the planet. Let's ride together for fitness, for India, and for a cleaner tomorrow. Main toh shuru kar raha hoon, aap kab join karenge? Register now on the Fit India Portal and let's cycle to keep ourselves and the environment fit! [sic]"

In response, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted, “Great to see you also supporting the Fit India movement! Let's unite and take part in this inspiring national initiative. Ride not just for your fitness but for the well-being of our nation and our planet. Together, lets embrace harness the power of cycling for a healthier and sustainable future. [sic]”

The ‘Fit India Cycling Tuesdays’ initiative will spread to over 100 venues across India on December 17, with simultaneous events happening across the Sports Authority of India regional centres. The initiative will be continued in the form of cycling events taking place every Tuesday across the nation following the launch.
Commonwealth Games gold medalist boxer Nitu Ghanghas shared an Instagram post, emphasizing the event's potential to combat pollution and create a brighter future. Fit India Champion Manas Saha and kettlebell sports athlete Anshu Taravath have also voiced their support, highlighting the dual benefits of fitness and environmental sustainability.

The Fit India Cycling Tuesdays, set to launch on December 17 across over 100 venues nationwide, aims to promote cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly mode of transportation, with emphasis on making India healthier and greener. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will officially launch the initiative at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.
The initiative is part of the broader Fit India movement launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2019, which seeks to transform India into a sports superpower while promoting health and sustainable living. Participants can register through the official Fit India portal (https://fitindia.gov.in) and join a nationwide movement that promises to combine personal fitness with environmental consciousness.