Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday urged the youngsters of the country to use cycles as a commuting option whenever possible to remain healthy and promote a better environment. "I urge everyone, especially younger people, to use cycles to commute whenever possible. This will not only make them healthy; it will improve the overall health of our environment," he told news agency PTI.
The minister led Fit India Movement's flagship programme, Sundays on Cycle, from the Gateway of India with more than 500 cyclists constituting wellness experts, various cycle clubs and fitness enthusiasts from across the country.