World Health Day

On 7th April 2025, on the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles and launched a nationwide campaign to combat India’s growing obesity crisis.

The Prime Minister urged citizens to make small lifestyle changes, including reducing cooking oil usage by 10% as a collective step toward healthier living.
He encouraged people to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily routines, stating that fitness is a personal and national responsibility.
Citing alarming WHO data, he highlighted that one in eight Indians is obese, with childhood obesity having quadrupled in recent years.
To amplify the campaign, he invited ten influential public figures — including athletes, actors, and philanthropists — to raise awareness and nominate others to join the movement.
The Prime Minister affirmed that his government will continue investing in healthcare infrastructure and promote wellness as a pillar of a “Viksit Bharat.”