Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently gave a clarion call to fight obesity and reduce oil consumption. This has received wide support from doctors, sportspersons as well as people from different walks of life.
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
The health fraternity has come out in huge numbers supporting the Prime Minister’s clarion call. The World Health Organization South-East Asia highlighted Prime Minister’s call for regular physical activity and a balanced nutritious diet.
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
Gautam Khanna, CEO, P. D. Hinduja Hospital, called it a timely message on the importance of reducing obesity and associated risks.
“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, Founder & Chairman, Mahajan Imaging & Labs lauded Prime Minister’s call to action to fight against obesity.
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
Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder Director, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services said obesity is a serious challenge which we as a country have to fight immediately and together.
#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
Various other doctors too spoke in support of the importance of tackling the menace of obesity.
Several hospitals, medical bodies and associations too came out in support of the movement against obesity, including Indian Dental Association, Tata Memorial Hospital, Endocrine Society of Delhi, among others.
Oral health and obesity are deeply interconnected through shared risk factors like diet and lifestyle. And the only way to go forward is the Common Risk Factor Approach (CRFA) which is a method for creating health promotion programs that address common risk factors for disease… pic.twitter.com/JPS6GzYblQ
— Indian Dental Association (IDA) (@ida_head_office) January 31, 2025
Sportspersons too have spoken in support of the call given by the Prime Minister. Boxer Vijender Singh said that the campaign launched by PM Modi regarding balanced diet, exercise and health is commendable.
Fitness coach Mickey Mehta and World Championship bronze medalist boxer Gaurav Bidhuri have also spoken in support of the initiative by the Prime Minister.
