Srinagar, April 26 -- Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Sunday said fitness of citizens is essential for a prosperous nation, asserting that a healthy society alone can build a developed India.

Speaking on the third day of a three-day 'Chintan Shivir' organised by his ministry on the banks of Dal Lake here in the summer capital city of Srinagar, the Union Sports Minister, said a 'Sunday on Cycle' event was held along the lake to promote fitness.

"If any country wants to become prosperous, its citizens need to be fit. Fit citizens lead to a healthy society, and only a healthy society can build a developed India," the minister said.

He said the conclave was welcomed by the people of Kashmir.

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