Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ the theme as Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leads nationwide 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Hanol in Gujarat with youth, MyBharat, NSS
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, under the Fit India movement, marked the 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 9 August 2026 in Gujarat. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ and urged participants to pledge against substance abuse, linking fitness to drug‑free living. The event, part of a mass movement across more than 10,000 locations, reported participation of over 30 lakh people since its launch in December 2024, with a flagship gathering in Delhi where over 1,000 citizens took part in cycling, yoga, Zumba and games. Prominent sportspersons and celebrities reinforced the anti‑drug message.