Srinagar, April 26 -- Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma took part in a Fit India cycle rally in Srinagar, aimed at promoting fitness and public participation in physical activities.

Addressing reporters, Mandaviya said the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recently organised a three-day Chintan Shivir on the banks of Dal Lake, which saw participation from ministers across states. He noted that the visiting delegation received a warm welcome from the people of Kashmir.

Highlighting the initiative, the Union Minister said a 'Sunday on Cycle' event was held at Dal Sarovar on the concluding day of the programme to underline the importance of fitness. He stressed that a healthy populatio...