Gujarat Surat Cycling Rally Promotes Fitness and Drug-Free Youth

More than 3,000 people joined a cycling event in Surat on Sunday.

They rode bicycles for about five kilometres.

The event was part of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle programme.

Its main message was that young people should stay away from drugs.

It also encouraged people to exercise and take part in sports.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi led the rally.

Children, athletes, older people and fitness fans took part.

The programme included Zumba, exercise sessions and games such as cricket and chess.

Organisers said healthy young people are important for building a developed India.