MoHFW organises ‘Cycle for Health’ promoting the physical, and mental well-being of citizens

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organised a cyclathon with the theme, ‘Cycle for Health’ at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC). Faculty, staff, and students participated, and such rallies are being organised to promote physical and mental well-being and inform our citizens about environment-friendly conveyance.

Mega cycling events in the form of cyclathon, cycle rally or 'cycles for health' are being undertaken at all 1.56 lakh Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) today. These activities are being done as part of the ongoing ‘Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar’ year-long campaign launched in November 2022 which aims to promote and enhance awareness surrounding healthy living. In accordance with this, Health Melas will also be organized on the 14th of every month at all AB-HWCs across the country where activities such as Yoga, Zumba, teleconsultation, Nikshay Poshan Abhiyan, non-communicable diseases screening and drug distribution, sickle cell disease screening will be conducted.

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister has been urging people to use bicycles to promote health and fitness. Participants at LHMC including the younger generation were also encouraged to inculcate healthy practices in their lives to ensure physical and mental benefits. Physical activities help in keeping away many non-communicable and lifestyle diseases.

Dr Mandaviya tweeted, “Cycling is one of the best ways to keep our body healthy, fit & active. On the 14th of February 2023, #CycleForHealth at your nearest Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre. Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel, but ride!”

As the country celebrates ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM), the Government of India is taking various steps to fulfil the vision of ensuring Health and Wellness of all citizens and making it an integral part of our daily lives.