Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the ‘Fit India Movement’ in a colourful ceremony

New Delhi : On this sports day Prime Minister Narendra Modi has the ‘Fit India Movement’ . He said “Fitness has always been an integral part of our culture.” Adding that the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future.

Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle. “Fitness has always been an integral part of our culture. But there is indifference towards fitness issues now. A few decades back, a normal person would walk 8-10km in a day, do cycling or run.” Modi said at the event. “But with technology, physical activity has reduced. We walk less now and the same technology tells us that we are not walking enough.”

There is ‘no elevator to success, stairs only option’. He said that the key to keeping India ahead is ‘healthy people, healthy family and healthy society’.

The Prime Minister congratulated the winners of the national sports awards and lauded India’s sporting achievements. “Be it boxing, badminton, tennis or any sport, our athletes are giving new wings to our aspirations. Their medals are not just a result of their hard work but also a reflection of a new India’s confidence,” he said.

Institutes have been instructed to prepare and implement an institutional fitness plan incorporating sports/exercises/physical activities for fitness into the daily routine. UGC has also asked institutes to encourage every person to walk 10,000 steps.

The launch was preceded by a cultural programme and the function was attended by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and this year’s National Sports Awards winners among others. “We will take this movement to new heights with the cooperation of my fellow Indians. I am so glad that this movement is being launched on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, our hockey wizard,” Rijiju said.

 

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