During his address at the opening ceremony of 38th National Games in Dehradun, Prime Minister discussed how the problem of obesity is increasing rapidly in the country which is a matter of concern because obesity increases the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease. Talking about the Fit India Movement, he spoke about the importance of exercise and diet, with focus on balanced intake. He underlined the importance of reducing unhealthy fat and oil in food, and gave the novel suggestion of reducing daily oil consumption by 10%.
Actor Akshay Kumar praised the Prime Minister’s message and highlighted the importance of good health.
How true!! I’ve been saying this for years now…love it that the PM himself has put it so aptly. Health hai toh sab kuchh hai. Obesity se fight karne ke sabse bade hathiyaar
1. Enough sleep
2. Fresh air and Sunlight
3. No processed food, less oil. Trust the good old desi ghee… pic.twitter.com/CxnYjb4AHv— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 30, 2025
Prime Minister 🇮🇳 @narendramodi calls for regular physical activity and balanced nutritious #diet to address growing #obesity and related noncommunicable diseases like #diabetes, heart disease. #beatNCDs@PMOIndia @FitIndiaOff @MoHFW_INDIA @WHO @DrTedros @drSaimaWazed https://t.co/RyWgJRKpgn
— World Health Organization South-East Asia (@WHOSEARO) January 31, 2025
“Health is our greatest asset,” says Gautam Khanna, CEO, P. D. Hinduja Hospital.
He emphasizes the essential role of preventive healthcare, echoing Hon. Prime Minister Modi’s timely message on the importance of reducing obesity & associated risks, especially in today’s India. https://t.co/TsV7fibZyN pic.twitter.com/mFverrR19V
— P. D. Hinduja Hospital (@HospitalHinduja) January 31, 2025
Dr Harsh Mahajan, Chair, FICCI Health Services Committee Meeting and Founder & Chairman, Mahajan Imaging & Labs lauded Hon’ble Prime Minister- Shri Narendra Modi’s call to action to fight against obesity. @MahajanImaging @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda https://t.co/qElQa5iQHo pic.twitter.com/aEent636Fm
— FICCI_healthservices (@ficci_heal) January 31, 2025
#WATCH | Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder Director, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services says, “Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that obesity is posing a huge threat to our country and his message is clear that it is a serious challenge which we as a country have to fight… pic.twitter.com/akqBBaMwR7
— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025
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