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NEW DELHI :\u00a0 Union Human Resource Development Minister\u00a0 Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju interacted with students here today under the Fit India campaign by the Government of India. Olympic medal winner badminton player P.V Sindhu and Indian football team Captain\u00a0 Sunil Chhetri were also present at the “Fit Hai To Hit Hai India” program organized under the Fit India campaign.<\/p>\n
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During this live interaction, all the dignitaries held detailed talks on being fit and enumerated the importance of fitness.The Fit India Talks sessions are being organized in association with the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.<\/p>\n
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Speaking on the occasion Shri Pokhriyal said that a lot of people have joined the Fit India campaign launched by the Government of India in a very short time. On the clarion call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, people have undertook the fitness mission in their everyday life.\u00a0 The Minister informed that Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) also announced in April that it would launch a new series of fitness sessions for school going children in the Fit India Active Day program under this campaign. 13,868 schools affiliated to CBSE have participated in various Fit India programs and 11,682 schools have also received the Fit India flag.<\/p>\n
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Shri Pokhriyal said that during the pandemic, it is very important that we all stay fit and motivate students to stay fit and the battle against this disease can be won only by staying fit.\u00a0 A fit person’s immunity keeps him away from all kinds of diseases. The Minister hoped that that students across the country will also incorporate fitness and healthy habits into their lives.<\/p>\n
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Addressing the students in this special dialogue,\u00a0 Shri Rijiju said that our\u00a0 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has always inspired all the countrymen to stay fit. They always believe It has been said that India will remain fit only then India will move forward. In this direction, they not only started the Fit India campaign, but also highlighted the importance of yoga in the world.<\/p>\n
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The Minister informed that Government have started connecting the children with fitness. Children are the future of our country and through this campaign we are trying to make them both mentally and physically healthy.\u00a0 Many fitness icons have joined this campaign to motivate students and encourage them to remain healthy and fit.<\/p>\n
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World famous Badminton player and Olympic medal winner Ms. PV Sindhu and Indian football team captain Shri. Sunil Chhetri also shared fitness tips with the students on the occasion and inspired them by telling\u00a0 the advantages of staying fit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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