Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 -- union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya said cycling will play a crucial role in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation, stressing that a healthy nation can only be built through healthy citizens.
He was speaking after participating in the 'Cycling by the Sea' event organised by the Sports Authority of India in Thiruvananthapuram under the Fit India Movement on Tuesday.
The cycling rally covered the route from Chacka ITI to Shanghumukham Beach. Addressing participants, Dr. Mandaviya described cycling as the key to a healthy lifestyle, adding that it not only improves physical fitness but also helps reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion and conserve fuel.
The Minister ...