Fit India Movement is becoming people's movement in true sense: Kiren Rijiju

July 3, 2020 9:18 PM

Fit India Movement is becoming people's movement in true sense: Kiren Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that Fit India Movement is becoming people's movement in true sense. Addressing a Webinar 'Fit Hai to Hit hai India' today along with Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Mr Rijiju said, it is the largest movement in the world. He said, in the last few months, 2.5 lakh schools have registered for Fit India School Programme. The Minister said, the movement aims to make the countrymen fit and make the country...

PM Modi to launch "Fit India Movement" on Thursday, next week

August 22, 2019 8:00 PM

PM Modi to launch "Fit India Movement" on Thursday, next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch "Fit India Movement" on Thursday, next week. An official statement issued today says the nation-wide campaign aims to encourage people to inculcate physical activity and sports in their everyday lives. A 28 member committee headed by Sports Minister, Kiren Rijiju has been formed to advise the government on the movement. It has 12 members from the government, including secretaries of Sports, Secondary Education, Ayush, Youth Affairs,...