NEW DELHI: With 2023 declared as the International Year of the Millet under the stewardship of the Modi Government, multiple events are being held across the country to promote the nutrition-rich cereal. On January 15, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Singh Thakur launched Fit India’s Healthy Hindustan talk series with a special episode on millet.
During the special curtain raiser episode, the minister had a special session with the Fit India Healthy Hindustan icons, where he discussed fitness, a healthy diet chart, the needs of senior citizens and a special session on the importance of millets in daily life.The series, an online talk show by eminent fitness experts and Fit India Icons, which kicks off on January 22 will go on till March 1. It would be aired on the official YouTube and Instagram handles of Fit India, every Sunday at 11 am.
During the curtain raiser programme, the minister appreciated the experts and icons of Fit India for the campaign and said, “At the age of 70 years, we wish for a healthy body then why don’t we start taking care of our health from a young age? Let’s take knowledge from professionals, eat healthily, exercise regularly and stay fit.”
In keeping with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create a fit nation, the Fit India Healthy Hindustan aims to promote the importance of fitness, healthy eating and mental wellness among all age groups, especially senior citizens.