Srinagar, Apr 26 : Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Sunday said fitness of citizens is essential for a prosperous nation, asserting that a healthy society alone can build a developed India.
Speaking on the third day of a three-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ organised by his ministry on the banks of Dal Lake here in the summer capital city of Srinagar, the Union Sports Minister, as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), said a ‘Sunday on Cycle’ event was held along the lake to promote fitness.
“If any country wants to become prosperous, its citizens need to be fit. Fit citizens lead to a healthy society, and only a healthy society can build a developed India,” the minister said.
He said the conclave was welcomed by the people of Kashmir.
Union Minister Mandaviya informed that over 16,000 cycle rallies are being organised every Sunday across the country to further the ‘Fit India’ message.
“From today, every Sunday, the youth of our country will cycle in Srinagar to spread this message,” he added. (KNS)
