Lok Sabha Question No. 3767 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-21
Subject: Formulating Roadmap for Fit India Movement
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3767 ANSWERED ON 21.12.2021

Formulating Roadmap for Fit India Movement

†3767. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government have launched a campaign 'Fit India Movement' in August, 2019 for physical fitness, eating habits to keep the environment clean and keep diseases away, which is very important for the lifestyle of citizens;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to make  'Fit  India Movement' program successful by formulating a roadmap and coordinating with Ministry of Education, Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Rural Development through their Ministry;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the status of 'F i t India Movement' as on date?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

- (a) and (b) Fit India Movement was launched on 29th August, 2019 by the Hon'ble Prime Minister with a view to make fitness an integral part of our daily  lives.  The  mission  of  the  Fit  India  Movement  is  to  bring  about behavioral  changes  and  move  towards  a  more  physically  active  lifestyle. Towards  achieving  this  mission,  this  Ministry  has  been  taking  various initiatives and conducted events to achieve the following objectives:-
- (i) to promote fitness as an activity which is easy, fun and free;
- (ii) to  spread  awareness  on  fitness  and  various  physical  activities  that promote fitness through focused campaigns;

- (iii) to encourage indigenous sports;
- (iv) to make fitness reach every school, college/university, panchayat/village, etc.; and
- (v) to  create  a  platform  for  citizens  of  India  to  share  information,  drive awareness and encourage sharing of personal fitness stories.

(c)  to  (e)  This  Ministry  has  been  incessantly  working  in  coordination  with various Ministries/Departments/organisations, including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Rural Development as well as the State/Union Territory Governments for encouraging the citizens of this country to take their health and well-being as an utmost priority by making small changes in their lifestyle. Ministry-wise details of participation in  the  various  Fit  India  Campaigns  are  not  maintained.  However,  this Ministry, in association with the Ministry of Education, has rolled out the Fit India  School  Week,  Fit  India  Certification  System  and  Fit  India  Quiz  for schools across the country. More than 9.9 lakh schools have registered on the Fit India website. This Ministry has been actively spreading awareness about fitness through various activities and campaigns in association with various stakeholders under the Fit India Movement. Major activities initiated by this Ministry under the Fit India banner include online/offline activities in the  categories  of  Plog  Run,  School  Certification  system,  Youth  Club Certification  system,  School  Week  celebrations,  Cyclothon,  Yoga  Day celebration,  Freedom  Run,  Active  Day  series  during  lockdown,  Champion Talks, Dialogue series, Indigenous Games  series,  Fit India  Thematic Campaigns,  and  Prabhat  Pheris.  Further,  Fit  India  age-appropriate  fitness protocols  for  various  age  groups  have  also  been  introduced  to  encourage people to work towards physical fitness.

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