Mohanlal, Shreya Ghoshal, R. Madhavan among others nominated for PM Modi’s fight against obesity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named renowned actor Mohanlal, celebrated singer Shreya Ghoshal, and distinguished actor-filmmaker R. Madhavan as part of a select group of ten public celebrities to lead a national obesity campaign. The initiative's goal is to raise awareness about the growing health risks related with obesity and encourage residents to adopt healthier lifestyles.?

PM Modi launches fight against obesity?

The PM posted a quick message on X, tagging numerous well-known personalities and encouraging them to support his current proposal.

In addition to performers and singers, Prime Minister Modi has nominated leaders in a variety of disciplines, including politics, sports, and business. The list includes Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, industrialist Anand Mahindra, Olympic weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, philanthropist and MP Sudha Murty, and shooting champion Manu Bhaker.? ??

The PM’s post on X read, “As mentioned in yesterday’s #MannKiBaat, I would like to nominate the following people to help strengthen the fight against obesity and spread awareness on reducing edible oil consumption in food. I also request them to nominate 10 people each so that our movement gets bigger!"??

During his Sunday Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to make a conscious effort to limit their oil consumption when cooking. He asked citizens to reduce their oil consumption by at least 10% and pass on the same advise to ten others. According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one in every eight persons in India is obese.

“To become a fit and healthy nation, we have to tackle the problem of obesity. According to a study, today one in every eight people is suffering from the problem of obesity," the Prime Minister said.?

He further added, “Obesity cases have doubled in the past few years, but what is even more worrying is that the problem of obesity among children has also increased four-fold. Therefore, you should decide that you will use 10 per cent less oil every month. You can decide that you will buy 10 per cent less oil when you buy it for cooking. This will be an important step towards reducing obesity. By making small changes in our eating habits, we can make our future stronger, fitter and disease-free."

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