Fit India Should Become National Movement

    Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that PV Sindhu is the pride of the nation. Players like him are exemplary examples for the youth. 

 

   Vice President BWF World Champion P.V. Talking to media after Sindhu met her parents at the Vice President's residence in Hyderabad. Ms. Sindhu is the first Indian to win a gold medal in this competition. 

  The Vice President appreciated the hard work, dedication and commitment of the 24-year-old badminton star, saying that Indus is a source of inspiration for all the countrymen. Praising Sindhu for taking pure food, strict disciplined practice to achieve its goal, 

   The Vice President said that the call of Fit India made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi should become a national movement. They are suitable, time friendly and desired. 

   The Vice President said that India has got population benefits. 65 percent of its population is under 35 years of age. He said that it is necessary to have healthy, active and useful youth power to take the country to new heights. 

  Vice President said that efforts like Fit India are highly relevant at a time when non-communicable diseases are increasing due to changes in modern lifestyle and food habits. He said that fitness of body and mind not only keeps the person alert and smart but gives them strength to achieve the goals and becomes socially useful. He added that to become a prosperous nation, it is a necessary precondition to becoming a healthy nation.