Write a short essay on Fit India school
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Fit India Movement” was launched by the Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi on Thursday, 29th August 2019 on the occasion of National Sports Day. It was launched at 10 A.M. amid a colourful ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Stadium complex in New Delhi. Events included India’s traditional dance performances, martial arts and sports performances and much more.
The function was attended by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Youth Affairs and sports – Mr. Kiren Rijiju along with several sports awardees of 2019 and guests from the film industry. The main idea behind the concept, as the Prime Minister had said, is to encourage people to become more physically active and sporty.
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Fit India Movement is a public movement conceptualized by the Government of India, with the aim of inspiring its citizens to be more physically active and fit.
The launch event on the National Sports Day, 29th August, had wide media coverage with live broadcasting being shown in many schools and colleges.
The scheme tries to address the health issues caused due to sedentary lifestyle. It conveys a message that inactivity breeds lifestyle diseases such as, diabetes, hypertension, cardio-vascular complications, obesity etc and a regular physical activity be it sports or normal walk, will be helpful in staying disease free.