The Securities Markets Code, 2025: Strengthened Enforcement, Weakened Accountability? (See 'CORP EINSICHT') India far more urban in functional terms than official definitions: Survey (See 'Corp Brief') Economic Survey lays stress on swadeshi for strategic resilience (See 'Corp Brief') 5G services now available in over 99% districts (See 'Corp Brief') Survey asks States to focus on entrepreneurial policy making (See 'Corp Brief') Health insurance accounts for 41% of Gross Domestic Premium (See 'Corp Brief') IBC - NCLT can't decide title disputes over assets, including IPRs such as trademarks, unless they have direct & proximate nexus with insolvency resolution process: SC (See 'Legal Desk') 'Vande Mataram', 'Anand Math', 'Atulya Bharat' tunes to regale audience at Beating Retreat ceremony (See 'Corp Brief') Youth Lead Democracy: Model Youth Gram Sabha Awards Conferred in Delhi (See 'Corp Brief') Misc - Execution sale during pendency of insolvency proceedings held void; Official Receiver can seek annulment even without expressly invoking Section 56: HC (See 'Legal Desk') Union fisheries secretary engages shrimp farmers, boosts scientific innovation in aquaculture (See 'Corp Brief') Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK crash at Baramati Airport of M/s VSR Ventures PVT LTD (See 'Corp Brief') SAFEMA - contravention of Sections 3(d) and 7(1)(a)can be established based on documentary evidence & circumstantial corroboration applying the standard of preponderance of probabilities, even in absence of direct evidence of cash payment: SAFEMA (See 'Legal Desk') CCI nod to acquisition of certain shareholding of Toyota Industries Corp (See 'Corp Brief') IBC - Resolution Professionals under IBC are public servants under Prevention of Corruption Act: HC (See 'Legal Desk') Department of Posts signs Agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited for access to capital market services (See 'Corp Brief') SEBI - Failure to make timely disclosure of material developments relating to a proposed scheme of arrangement & delayed disclosure of outcome of board meeting constitutes violation of LODR Regulations: SEBI (See 'Legal Desk') MSME beneficiaries invited as special guests for R-Day celebrations (See 'Corp Brief') PMLA - Offence of money-laundering is independent offence regarding process or activity connected with proceeds of crime which had been derived or obtained as result of criminal activity relating to or in relation to scheduled offence: SAFEMA (See 'Legal Desk')

Mandaviya joins in unique Cycle Rally to mark International Women's Day

Published: Mar 10, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, MAR 10, 2025: STATE sports Ministers, athletes and administrators joined Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in a special cycle rally to mark International Women's Day at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Saturday.

Speaking during the flag off of the rally, Dr. Mandaviya said, "This cycle rally is a testament to our Nari Shakti, showcasing the determination, leadership, and excellence of women in sports and beyond".

Held on the sidelines of the Chintan Shivir, a national meet of State ministers and key stakeholders discussing India's preparation for 2028 LA Olympics and the bid to host the 2036 Summer Games, the cycle rally drew keen interest from members of the Kanha Shanti Vanam, a wellness and spiritual centre.

To mark Women's Day, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Secretary (Sports) Sujata Chaturvedi and former Olympian and badminton star Pulella Gopichand along with other prominent athletes launched the ASMITA newsletter. The newsletter captures the essence of 'Sports For Women' mission started by the government in 2021. The newsletter also highlights the amazing reach of ASMITA leagues and how they are transforming the lives of young women who are aspiring to take up sports as a career.

Former All-England champion Gopichand, who has coached Olympic medallists like Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, said: "As they say women have won more Olympic medals for India and it is only fair that they need to be promoted even more. ASMITA is a great platform and when 15 sports ministers join Dr Mandaviya to talk about the future of sports and chase our Olympics dreams, it is a great initiative. Only the right policies have to be made properly and implemented."

The cycling rally was led by the Hon'ble Sports minister of Assam Shrimati Nandita Gorlosa, women trainees of the Gopichand badminton academy and para-athlete and a bronze medallist at the Paris Paralympics 2024, Deepthi Jeevanji.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya joined the cycling rally and reiterated the importance of making cycling a regular habit for a healthier lifestyle. The Sundays on Cycle initiative, a key effort led by Dr. Mandaviya, has gained traction across the country, encouraging people to adopt cycling as part of their routine.

"Cycling should become a fashion and a tool to fight obesity and lifestyle diseases. I urge all citizens to strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Fit India Movement by dedicating at least an hour every Sunday to fitness," he said.

It was a sea of yellow at the Kanha Shanti Vanam where all participants enjoyed the cool early morning breeze and cycled the winding 3-km route with great enthusiasm.

Gorlosa said: "I have cycled after 30 years. It brought me back some wonderful memories. When Dr. Mandaviya said that I have to cycle, I could not say no and I don't regret it. On Women's Day, it was a special feeling and I fully agree with the message that cycling means fitness and a good way to channel your energies."

ABOUT ASMITA:

ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women) is part of Khelo India's gender neutral mission to promote sports among women through leagues and competition. As such, the Sports Authority of India supports National Sports Federations to conduct Khelo India women's leagues across multiple age groups at both zonal and national levels.  Started in 2021, ASMITA leagues not only aim to increase the participation of women in sports but to utilise the leagues as a platform for identification of new talent across the length and breadth of India.

TIOL CORP SEARCH

TIOL GROUP WEBSITES