Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of World Health Day on April 7, urged Indians to adopt a healthier lifestyle and work towards a life free from obesity. He emphasised that maintaining personal fitness would be a significant contribution to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation — Viksit Bharat.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare and invest in different aspects of people’s well-being. Good health is the foundation of every thriving society!”
In a video message shared on the platform, the Prime Minister stressed the age-old adage that “health is the ultimate fortune and the ultimate wealth” while sounding an alarm over India’s growing obesity crisis.
“You all know that today, our lifestyle is becoming a big threat to our health. Recently, a report has come on the problem of obesity. This report says that by 2050, more than 44 crore Indians will suffer from obesity. This is scary. How big a crisis can this be?” he said.
In his message, PM Modi reiterated that adopting healthier eating habits, such as reducing oil usage, is not just a personal decision but a social responsibility. He called for immediate action to prevent such a scenario and proposed a simple change: “I want to take a promise from you today that we all should reduce our cooking oil by 10 per cent. This will be a big step towards reducing obesity.”
PM Modi further encouraged people to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily routines. “Apart from this, we have to make exercise a part of our life. If we keep ourselves fit, then it will be a big contribution to the journey of a Viksit Bharat,” he added.
PM Modi has been consistent in his advocacy against obesity and lifestyle-related ailments. In an episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, he praised India’s strides in the global sports arena while underlining the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
