India, May 12 -- Bicycling has been promoted in India to reduce emissions and improve public health, but a new study reveals gaps in policy, implementation and gender equity. Researchers recommend talking to cyclists to learn how they navigate the roads, and what their needs and concerns are, in order to create stronger policies. Mongabay India correspondent Aisiri Amin reports

In 2025, a district collector, a Union Minister, and a cycling advocacy group were motivated by the same thought: cycling for a pollution-free future. At the beginning of the year, BYCS India Foundation, a cycling advocacy group, urged major political parties to prioritise making Delhi a bicycle-friendly city.

In August, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sport...