World Bicycle Day: Cycling is more than a primary mobility option in India 0 4 03 Jun 2023 11:14 Economictimes.indiatimes.com According to National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 1998-99 about 47.8 per cent owned bicycles and nearly 1.6 per cent of families owned cars. By 2005-06, the number went up to 56.5 per cent for bicycle owners and 2.8 per cent for car owners.