The Prime Minister addressed the rising concern of lifestyle diseases, particularly obesity, which has become a significant health threat and referred to a recent report predicting that by 2050, over 440 million Indians will suffer from obesity.
The program has provided aspiring minds with an immersive experience in scientific research, offering them firsthand exposure to laboratory work, advanced equipment, and the integration of traditional medicine with modern scientific advancements.
The institutions under the Ministry of Ayush have actively engaged young students in the 'One Day as a Scientist' initiative in response to the call made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Mann Ki Baat address on February 23.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of National Science Day and urged the young innovators to harness science to build a 'Viksit Bharat'.
In his latest effort to tackle rising health concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a nationwide movement to combat obesity and promote healthier eating habits.
The Union Education Minister also expressed his commitment to following the Prime Minister's challenge by reducing oil in his diet and spreading the message among 10 people around him.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday participated in the 119th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program "Mann Ki Baat," alongside citizens from the Kali Tila area in the 14 Badharghat Assembly Constituency.
Kausar Jahan, Chairperson of Delhi State Haj Committee, organizes Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' for female Haj pilgrims, highlighting the importance of sports, health, and physical fitness in the context of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasised the Prime Minister's call to action, urging citizens to reduce their oil consumption by 10 per cent to combat this growing issue.
Following the 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the importance of fitness, among other issues, BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay said he would start an initiative to free the people of Malviya Nagar from obesity.
During the 119th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, the Prime Minister also appreciated the rise in young athletes, and said that India is rapidly moving towards becoming a "global sporting powerhouse."