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India Gazette
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood participates in 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' campaign in Janakpuri
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Highlighting Union government's efforts to strengthen country's sports ecosystem, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday asserted that a large number of people from different sections of society participated in the 'Sundays on Cycle' campaign under the Fit India Movement in the national capital. Sood participated in the 25th edition of the 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' campaign in the Janakpuri area of Delhi. Speaking to mediapersons, Sood noted, 'PM Narendra Modi has taken many steps to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem. Under that, the Fit India Movement and Khelo India Movement are popular in the country. Today, hundreds of youth, children, school students, and elderly people of the Janakpuri area have come out for the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign under the Fit India Movement to take forward that campaign of Modi ji.' Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya also participated in the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'. Actor Sharvari Wagh was also present. 'Today is the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' and is being organised throughout the country in over 5000 places. We have dedicated this edition to our brave soldiers who were part of Operation Sindoor,' Mandaviya told ANI. Since its inception in December 2024, the Sundays on Cycle initiative has witnessed phenomenal reach--having touched over 5,500 locations and seeing participation from more than 3 lakh citizens. The movement has also garnered over 3.44 billion digital impressions, with support pouring in from icons like Sania Mirza, Milind Soman, Emraan Hashmi, John Abraham, Imtiaz Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, and the legendary Dara Singh, among others. Several Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres as well as Khelo India Centres (KICs) feature community-focused fitness activities such as zumba, rope-skipping, guided yoga sessions, and free health check-ups by experts from the National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR) during the Sundays on Cycle events. As per an official statement from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with World Bicycle Day scheduled for June 3, today's event will not only reinforce the message of cycling's big role in fitness but also serve as a collective tribute to India's armed forces. (ANI)
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
8 years of GST: CBIC celebrates ‘Sundays on Cycle'
In the run-up to the completion of eight years of GST, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in coordination with the 'Fit India Movement', on Sunday organised a nationwide cyclothon titled 'Sundays on Cycle'. Shashank Priya, Member (GST), CBIC, highlighted the transformational impact of GST on the Indian taxation system and emphasised how GST has unified around 30 different indirect taxes into a single, transparent tax structure, thereby simplifying tax administration and compliance for both businesses and citizens. Priya also apprised participants of the significant benefits extended to small taxpayers through initiatives such as the GST Composition Scheme and the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) Scheme, which reduce compliance burden and foster ease of doing business. The flagship event was organised at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, with more than 100 CGST commissionerates also participating across the country, according to the Ministry of Finance. The Mumbai and Pune Zone of CGST also roped in Bollywood celebrities like Sunil Shetty, Milind Sonam and John Abraham. At the venue in New Delhi, a dedicated GST help desk 'Know About GST' was set up to engage with participants and to answer queries about GST. To enhance accessibility and outreach, a wide array of informational brochures on key GST topics were distributed, and digital kiosks equipped with QR codes were strategically placed across the venue allowing participants to scan and download GST resource materials directly to their mobile devices. Additionally, vibrant hoardings and banners highlighting key GST reforms and taxpayer-centric initiatives — especially for support for MSMEs, GST registration process, etc. — were prominently displayed. Together, these efforts created a comprehensive and engaging environment, aligning with CBIC's vision of brining GST closer to people through public engagement and education. This initiative is yet another example of CBIC's commitment to engaging with taxpayers and the general public through innovative and inclusive outreach programmes, celebrating both national health goals and the ongoing journey of GST reform, as India marks eight successful years under this landmark tax regime.
