Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches “Fit India Movement” at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on National Sports Day. The aim of the programme is to encourage all the citizens of the nation to inculcate a culture of fitness. The Prime Minister will also administer a fitness pledge in his address, inviting all Indians to join in.On the last episode of his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ , the PM had announced the launch of the campaign and had indicated that the fitness programme will have fixed goals.Several national sports icons including World Badminton champion PV Sindhu, sprinter Hima Das along with celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have supported the campaign.PM is a well known supporter of Yoga and has in the past attributed his fitness to regular yoga and breathing exercises.
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‘Healthy man means healthy family which ultimately leads to healthy society’: PM Modi
‘Healthy man means healthy family which ultimately leads to healthy society. This is the only way to new India the best,’ says PM Narendra Modi
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‘Be it the boardroom or the Bollywood. Mind is hit if body fit’: PM Modi
Be it the boardroom or the Bollywood, the one who is fit touches the sky. Mind is hit if body fit: PM Narendra Modi
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‘Fitness should be a standard of living’: PM Modi
Fitness should be a standard of living, you have to encourage yourself to become fit.
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‘Zero investment, infinite returns’: PM Modi
‘Investment on fitness is zero but the returns are infinite. You will soon be able to yield its fruits once you are fit,’ says PM Narendra Modi
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‘For efficiency at work, physical fitness is necessary’: PM Modi
‘For efficiency at work, physical fitness is necessary,’ says PM Modi.
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‘No elevator to success, you have to take the stairs’: PM Modi
‘‘No elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
When you gain awareness about fitness, become conscious about your health, you will notice changes in you life. It will also help you to stay away from life threatening objects like drugs,’ says PM Modi
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‘Change your lifestyle to improve your health’: PM Modi
‘Diseases like diabetes and hyper tension is increasing in India day by day. Even the younger generation is getting infected with these diseases. This disorder is due to a disorder in your lifestyle. You have to change your lifestyle to improve your health,’ says PM Narendra Modi
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‘You download fitness apps then forget about it’: PM Modi
‘You download fitness apps then forget about it, make a gymming room at your home then keep maids to clean it because you never go there yourself, keep gym appliances in the corner of your room but never really use it, says PM Narendra Modi.
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PM Modi launches ‘Fit India Movement’, says it is a step towards a healthy India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches ‘Fit India Movement’, says it is a step towards a healthy India, PTI reports
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‘Major Dhyan Chand amazed the world with his his fitness, stamina’: PM Modi
‘Major Dhyan Chand amazed the world with his his fitness, stamina’ says PM Narendra Modi.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches #FitIndiaMovement from Indira Gandhi Stadium, on the occasion of #NationalSportsDay. Says, "On this day a great sportsperson was born, Major Dhyan Chand. He amazed the world with his his fitness, stamina, and hockey stick." pic.twitter.com/HKHV7P14Ug
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju addresses the Nation
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju addresses the Nation on National Sports Day at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
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PM Modi arrives at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium
PM Narendra Modi arrives at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium for the launch of ‘Fit India Movement’.
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‘I appeal to everyone join this fitness movement,’ tweets Rajnath Singh
‘I appeal to everyone to join this fitness movement and make a ‘Fitter & Better India’,’ defence minister Rajnath Singh tweets about Modi’s ‘Fit India Movement’.
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’.
PM Narendra Modi to launch ‘Fit India Movement’ at 10 am today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Fit India Movement’ at 10 am today at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi today to celebrate National Sports Day.