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.

11:25 am IST ‘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





11:22 am IST ‘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





11:19 am IST ‘Fitness should be a standard of living’: PM Modi Fitness should be a standard of living, you have to encourage yourself to become fit.





11:15 am IST ‘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





11:13 am IST ‘For efficiency at work, physical fitness is necessary’: PM Modi ‘For efficiency at work, physical fitness is necessary,’ says PM Modi.





11:10 am IST ‘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





11:05 am IST ‘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





11:00 am IST ‘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.





10:57 am IST 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





10:55 am IST ‘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 — ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2019





10:53 am IST ‘Fitness is necessary for our daily lives for a healthy living’: PM Modi Fitness is necessary for our daily lives for a healthy living





10:51 am IST ‘Make fitness a part of daily life’: PM Modi ‘Make fitness a part of daily life,’ says PM Narendra Modi





10:45 am IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches ‘Fit India Movement’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches ‘Fit India Movement’





10:42 am IST PM Modi addresses the Nation at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium PM Modi is addressing the Nation at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on National Sports Day





10:35 am IST Spectacular cultural programme at Indira Gandhi Stadium Spectacular cultural programme at Indira Gandhi Stadium on National Sports Day.





10:20 am IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of ‘Fit India Movement’ at Indira Gandhi Stadium Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of ‘Fit India Movement’ at Indira Gandhi Stadium, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of #FitIndiaMovement at Indira Gandhi Stadium, on the occasion of #NationalSportsDay. pic.twitter.com/vOwXyuAsEc — ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2019





10:12 am IST 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.





10:05 am IST PM Modi arrives at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium PM Narendra Modi arrives at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium for the launch of ‘Fit India Movement’.





9:10 am IST ‘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’. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 29, 2019



