Mon Feb 24 07:15:21 UTC 2025: ## Modi Launches Anti-Obesity Campaign, Nominates 10 Prominent Figures
**NEW DELHI, Feb 25, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide campaign to combat obesity, nominating ten high-profile individuals to spearhead the initiative. Following his Sunday address on “Mann Ki Baat” where he urged citizens to reduce edible oil consumption, Modi announced his nominations via X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
The diverse group includes Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, businessman Anand Mahindra, actors Mohanlal and R Madhavan, singer Shreya Ghoshal, Bhojpuri singer-actor Nirahua, shooting champion Manu Bhaker, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, and philanthropist and MP Sudha Murty.
The Prime Minister’s call to action encourages each nominee to further nominate ten individuals, aiming to create a widespread movement to promote healthier eating habits. The campaign focuses specifically on reducing oil intake by at least 10 percent. The initiative follows Modi’s strong emphasis on tackling the growing public health concern of obesity.
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