Mon Feb 24 04:13:04 UTC 2025: **PM Modi Launches Anti-Obesity Campaign, Nominates High-Profile Figures**
NEW DELHI (PTI) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide campaign to combat obesity, nominating 10 prominent Indians to spearhead the initiative. The announcement, made on February 24th, 2025, follows a call to action in Sunday’s “Mann Ki Baat” radio address where PM Modi urged citizens to reduce their edible oil consumption by 10%.
The high-profile nominees include Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, businessman Anand Mahindra, actor Mohanlal, Bhojpuri singer-actor Nirahua, shooting champion Manu Bhaker, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, actor R. Madhavan, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and philanthropist and MP Sudha Murty. Each nominee is tasked with nominating 10 more individuals to expand the campaign’s reach.
The initiative focuses on raising awareness about the health risks associated with obesity and promoting healthier dietary habits. The Prime Minister’s office emphasized the importance of reducing oil consumption as a key step in combating the growing problem of obesity in India.
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