On the occasion of nation-wide online Fit India Dialogue, the Prime Minister launched Fit India Age-Appropriate Fitness Protocols. Mr Modi held interactions with cricketer Virat Kohli, actor Milind Soman, footballer Afshan Ashiq among others who shared their fitness experiences with him.
On the occasion, the Prime Minister wished all the countrymen good health and said that in one year, the Fit India Movement has become the movement of people.
He said, there is an increasing awareness in the country about fitness and activities related to it, has also increased. He said, today many countries of the world have set many goals regarding fitness and are working on them on many fronts. Many countries like Australia, Germany, UK, USA are running fitness campaigns on a large scale. He further added, usually, parents teach us all good habits but for fitness, the trend has reversed a little and youngsters are taking the lead in helping their parents get a fit lifestyle.
The Prime Minister said, Yoga, posture, exercise, walking, running, healthy diet and swimming activities are now becoming the part of our nature conscious. He said the Fit India Movement has demonstrated its influence and relevance during COVID-19 period.
He gave the Mantra of Fitness - Fitness Ki Doz, Aadha Ghanta Roz and said that the health and happiness of all is hidden in this Mantra. He was interacting with fitness experts and influencers during a nation-wide online Fit India Dialogue. The dialogue was organized to celebrate the First Anniversary of the Fit India Movement. The online interaction saw participants sharing anecdotes and tips of their own fitness journey while drawing out guidance from the Prime Minister on his thoughts about fitness and good health.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju said, while launching the Fit India Movement last year, the Prime Minister had emphasized that it should become the movement of people. Now Fit India Movement is truly becoming people's movement and in the past year, many programmes were organized which have taken the fitness to new heights.