Fit India Movement 2019 Launch Live Updates: Prime Modi Narendra Modi is speaking at the launch event of ‘Fit India Movement’. (Express photo by Anil Sharma)
PM Modi Fit India Movement 2019 Launch Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Fit India Movement’ on Thursday. The launch event is being held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi during which PM Modi will administer a fitness pledge.
During his latest Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister had asked people to take part in the ‘Fit India Movement’ which has been organised to celebrate ‘National Sports Day’ today – the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
“During today’s #MannKiBaat, I have made some requests to my fellow Indians: Visit iconic places relating to Bapu as a part of his 150th Jayanti. Travel to places related to nature and wildlife. Strengthen Poshan Abhiyan. Be a part of Fit India movement,” Modi had tweeted on August 25. Fit India Movement is aimed at encouraging people to give priority to sports and fitness in their day-to-day lives.
Fit India Movement 2019 Launch Live Updates: PM Modi has been instrumental in advocating fitness including Yoga in India and across the world. (File)
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PM Modi also says, "The government has started the Fit India Movement, but all of you have to lead it. The people of the country will carry forward this campaign and will take it to the height of success. I can say from my personal experiences that there is zero Investment in it, but the returns are unlimited."
Pm Modi says, "When we pay attention to fitness, then it also gives us a chance to understand our body. It is surprising, but we know very little about our body, our strength, our weaknesses. When we embark on our journey of fitness, we begin to understand our body better. I have seen many people who have known and recognized the power of their body. This has also boosted their confidence, which has helped them building a better personality."
PM Modi says, "The relationship of success and fitness is also interlinked. Take any field today, look at your icons, see their success stories, whether they are in sports, films, business, most of them are fit. This is not just a coincidence. If you read about their lifestyle, you will find that one such thing is common in every such person. Common character of successful people is - their focus on fitness."
"Lifestyle diseases are happening due to lifestyle disorders. Lifestyle disorders can be cured by making lifestyle changes. There are diseases that can be overcome by making small changes in your lifestyle. The name is to inspire the country for these changes Fit India Movement," says PM Modi
PM Modi adds, "Today, many lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension are increasing in India. Look around you, you will find many people suffering from them. Earlier we used to hear that the risk of heart attack increases after the age of 50-60, now the youth of 35-40 years are getting heart attacks."
"I give you an example of how times have changed. Till a few decades ago, a normal person used to walk 8-10 kilometers in a day. Then gradually technology changed, modern means came and people reduced their walking habit. What is the situation now? Technology has made us walk less now and the same technology tells us by number that today you walked so many steps, 5 thousand steps have not been done yet, 2 thousand steps have not been done, let's go now,' the prime minister says.
PM Modi says, "Sports is directly related to fitness. But the Fit India Movement that has started today has expanded beyond sports. Fitness is not just a word, it is a key requirement of a healthy and happy life."
PM Modi says, "Today is also the day to congratulate our young players, who are constantly giving new glory to the glory of the tricolour on the world stage. Be it Badminton, Tennis, Athletics, Boxing, Wrestling or other sports, our players are giving new wings to our expectations and aspirations. The medals won by them is the result of his austerity and austerity, it is also a measure of new India's new passion and new confidence."
Launching the Fit India Movement, PM Modi said, "My wishes to you all on National Sports Day. It was on this day that India got a sports star like Major Dhyan Chand who left the world spell-bound."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India Movement' at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. He has began his address during which PM Modi will administer a fitness pledge. Follow LIVE UPDATES here!
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of Fit India Movement at Indira Gandhi Stadium, on the occasion of #NationalSportsDay.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed his happiness over the Fit India Movement launch today. He tweeted: "I am also happy to know that the Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi himself is going to launch the #FitIndiaMovement today to mark the National Sports Day. I appeal to everyone to join this fitness movement and make a ‘Fitter & Better India’."
Ahead of the event launch, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju tweeted, "Tremendous supports are coming from all sections of the society to participate in the Fit India Movement to be launched by PM Narendra Modi ji on August 29 at 10 am. Chief Ministers, corporates and many icons are taking amazing steps to make the programme a grand success."
During his latest Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister had asked people to take part in the ‘Fit India Movement’ which has been organised to celebrate ‘National Sports Day’ today – the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
The launch event will be held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. At the event, the prime minister will address people and will also administer a fitness pledge. Read More
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