Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned people against the emerging threat of obesity among people in his address on the 79Th Independence Day on August 15.
He said obesity is emerging as a major challenge for the country, and everyone must contribute to this fight against the challenge. Reiterating his previous suggestion to buy 10 per cent less oil for cooking to stay healthy, he said, according to experts, one in every three people will suffer from obesity in the coming years.
“When I speak of fitness, when I speak of sports, I also wish to place before you a matter of concern. Obesity is becoming a very grave crisis for our nation, and every family in our country should take it seriously. We must protect ourselves from obesity,’’ the Prime Minister said.
He also highlighted the significance of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in improving the healthcare of the people in the country and stated that it has freed people from the habit of silently enduring illness and helped them get good healthcare.
He also emphasised India’s growing prowess in domestic pharmaceutical innovation and the urgent need to develop new medicines, vaccines and life-saving treatments entirely within India.
