The Fit India Sundays on Cycle has grown into a nationwide ‘jan andolan’, recording participation of over 22 lakh citizens across more than 2 lakh locations. 

The initiative aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz’ and addresses twin national priorities of fighting obesity and promoting sustainable, low-carbon lifestyles.

In this spirit, the event at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, organised in association with the Heartfulness Institute, was graced by several eminent dignitaries and sporting icons.

They included Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Chairman of the Sports Authority of Telangana Shri Shiva Sena Reddy, and badminton legend Pullela Gopichand, Arjuna Award winning shooter Esha Singh and Paralympic bronze medallist Deepthi Jeevanji, Dr. M. Ramesh Reddy, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad City, as well as several other athletes, Fit India Ambassadors, Champions and cycling leaders from Hyderabad were felicitated for their contribution to spreading the fitness message.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri G. Kishan Reddy highlighted the importance of integrating fitness into daily life, noting how initiatives like Sundays on Cycle reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of promoting a healthier and more active society.

"A Healthy India is our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ultimate goal, and through the Fit India Mission, we are working to reverse the health issues caused by modern lifestyles. Today, changes in our diet, lack of physical activity, and environmental factors are leading to rising obesity and mental stress. To combat this, the Prime Minister has even called on citizens to reduce cooking oil consumption. We must remember that while technology has made life easier, it has reduced the physical labour that kept previous generations healthy; we must consciously reintegrate movement into our daily lives," Kishan Reddy mentioned.

Pullela Gopichand, meanwhile, emphasised the role of consistent physical activity in building both sporting excellence and disciplined lifestyles.

The FIT India Movement was launched on 29th August, 2019 by Honourable Prime Minister with an aim to make fitness an integral part of our daily lives.