PM Narendra Modi Launches Campaign Against Obesity
Key Highlights
Indian PM Narendra Modi has launched a campaign to fight obesity.
He has nominated 10 key personalities to spread awareness about obesity.
Narendra Modi has sought a 10% reduction in the consumption of edible oil.
Indian PM Narendra Modi has launched a campaign against obesity. The Prime Minister first mentioned the campaign on his radio show, followed by nominating ten key personalities to make the fight against obesity a bigger campaign.
No matter one’s political affiliation, or religious inclination, this is a campaign that every Indian citizen must join, for it has multiple advantages linked to it.
Campaign by Narendra Modi to Fight Obesity
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is well-known for performing Yoga himself and has a strict diet in place even when he is on a tour. He has now started a campaign to promote a fight against obesity.
Narendra Modi first talked about his campaign on February 23, 2025 (Sunday) during his radio show, Mann Ki Baat. He then took to X to nominate ten key personalities and asked them to further nominate ten people each to make the campaign bigger.
Ten key personalities nominated by Narendra Modi are philanthropist & MP Sudha Murthy, shooting champion Manu Bhaker, actor R Madhavan, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to mention a few. Indian javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has long been an advocate for a fit nation, and was mentioned by Narendra Modi during his radio show.
Narendra Modi has urged Indians to reduce the consumption of edible oil by 10%, and encourage other citizens to do the same.
It is interesting to note that Narendra Modi was one of the most influential figures to get Yoga Day on the global calendar. It will be next celebrated on June 21, 2025. People from all over the world gather at their respective regions to perform Yoga Asanas on this day. Thereby, marking Yoga Day as a symbol that not only promotes a healthier lifestyle but also unifies people from different backgrounds.
Why is Narendra Modi’s Campaign Against Obesity Important?
The campaign by the Indian Prime Minister is important for several reasons. These are of personal and national importance. From a personal perspective, staying fit helps a person be productive with a better quality of life. Moreover, staying fit is associated with living a happier life.
From a national perspective, a fit population puts less strain on the macro healthcare facilities - helping them to contribute more to the economy which comes back to them in the form of more facilities. It is also known to be a more effective way of curbing contagious and chronic diseases.
General Solutions to Fight Against Obesity
People who want to fight obesity can choose to follow one or more of the suggested points. This includes dietary changes, physical activity, lifestyle changes, or seeking professional help. Dietary changes could include reducing the consumption of ingredients that harm one’s body. A pitch by the Indian PM Narendra Modi to reduce the consumption of edible oil by 10% is a good example.
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Physical activity includes exercising regularly, engaging in physical activities throughout the day like taking stairs instead of elevators, and finding enjoyable activities like trekking or playing a sport. Lifestyle adjustment largely includes getting sufficient sleep, staying hydrated, and managing stress.
It is recommended to seek professional assistance if one sees symptoms of any disease, or if someone is just getting started on their fight against obesity.
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