It was launched by honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on 29 August 2019 (National Sports Day).
Fit India was founded by Shri Suparno Satpathy in year 1993 and it was incorporated as a company in year 2000.
The Fit India Movement aims to encourage Indians to include fitness activities and sports in their daily lives to pave way for a healthy and fit lifestyle. The Prime Minister during his speech on Fit India said that fitness is not just a word but a way to lead a healthy life. The Prime Minister said that on this a great sportsperson was born, Major Dhyan Chand and he surprised the world with his fitness, stamina, and hockey stick.”
What are the benefits of Fit India Movement? -Due to the inactive lifestyle and stressful lives, many people are getting lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension etc. Fit India Movement can encourage people to consume healthy food and to maintain physical and mental fitness
The Prime Minister observed that the root cause of most lifestyle diseases are lifestyle disorders and there are many diseases that can be overcome by making small changes in our lifestyle. PM Modi stated that lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension are increasing in India. Hence, the Prime Minister said that Fit India should be seen as a household movement, a daily routine. PM Modi stated that a nation will only become fit when each citizen becomes fit.
There is zero investment in Fit India movement, returns unlimited,” says Prime Minister. PM Modi said that the Fit India Movement should reach each and every corner of the country. The PM said that all Union Ministries should ensure that the Fit India movement reaches every village, panchayat and school. The movement is not just central government’s but of all state governments, panchayats and local bodies. Modi further said that fitness should be seen as a celebration, it should be taken up as a part of our daily life and family life.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually launches Fit India Freedom Run
NEW DELHI:- Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday virtually launched the fit India freedom run, a country-wide event that promises to become a fitness phenomenon.
As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and social distancing norms,the government has decided to encourage participates to run at their own pace- anywhere and at any time of their convenience between the specified dates.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police launches ‘Fit India’ run at border posts
New Delhi :- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has launched a ‘ fit India freedom run’ at all its border posts and formations in the country as part of which its troops and officers will undertake a 10 km, officials said.
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