Health Ministry To Promote Cycling For A Healthy Lifestyle

Lauding the efforts taken to prepare the report, the Minister said, "Reports are always good but the research should be converted into practical use for the benefit of mankind.

"TERI's report could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the future of the health of the nation. 'Health for all' should become a reality now," he said.

The report talked about waiving taxes for low-income populations and providing microfinance to promote cycle ownership in India. It also said that government must come up with policy mechanism for the cycling industry to make it globally competitive Speaking on the occasion, Dr R K Pachauri, Director General, TERI, said, "Cycling as a means of providing mobility has substantial benefits, such as lower levels of air pollution and affordability for the poorest sections of society.

Additionally, for urban dwellers leading sedentary lives, the use of bicycles provide physical exercise which is good for physical and mental health."

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