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Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra promotes fitness in Delhi

Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra promotes fitness in Delhi
Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra held in Delhi to promote fitness, environmental awareness · thehansindia.com

In New Delhi, many people got on bicycles for a special ride called the Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra.

It happened at a big stadium on a Wednesday, as part of celebrating India's Independence Day.

A leader named Mansukh Mandaviya and lots of young volunteers joined the event.

The ride was to tell everyone that cycling is good for our bodies.

It also helps our planet by making less pollution.

Bikes can even help with traffic jams and save fuel.

The leader said a strong country needs healthy people.

Another leader said fit young people make a fit nation.

Everyone wanted to celebrate freedom while getting healthy and helping the environment.

Key facts

Event
Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra
Location
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi
Participants
More than 1,000 MY Bharat volunteers
Key Officials
Union Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu
Special Guest
Asian Games medallist Ramit Tandon
Occasion
Independence Day celebrations
Theme
Fitness, healthy lifestyles, and environmental awareness

Quotes

Union Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Union Minister of State, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

“"On this auspicious occasion of Independence Day, our youth have organised a bicycle rally, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Yatra, under the leadership of Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. The purpose of this yatra is to encourage every young person to stay fit. When our youth are fit, our nation will also be fit."”
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“"In Delhi, more than 1,000 MY Bharat volunteers conveyed a message of fitness to the nation through the Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra. For any nation to become a developed nation, it is essential that its citizens remain healthy."”
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Asian Games medallist Ramit Tandon

Olympic medallist cyclist and participant in the yatra

“"The Fit India programme was started by PM Narendra Modi, and it is encouraging to see so many people cycling here. The Sports Minister also said that cycling is very important for maintaining fitness. Nowadays, as transportation and fuel costs are increasing, cycling is the most eco-friendly mode of transportation."”
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