Fit India Mission

Article Title: Fit India Mission

06-08-2023

Polity & Governance Prelims Plus

Why is in news? Fit India Mission in association with the Ministry of Law and Justice organizesthe second edition of the Inter-Ministry Bar & Bench Badminton Championship at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex today

FIT INDIA Movement was launched on 29th August, 2019 with a view to make fitness an integral part of our daily lives.

The mission of the Movement is to bring about behavioural changes and move towards a more physically active lifestyle.

Towards achieving this mission, Fit India proposes to undertake various initiatives and conduct events to achieve its objectives.

Objectives:

To promote fitness as easy, fun and free

To spread awareness on fitness and various physical activities that promote fitness through focused campaigns

To encourage indigenous sports

To make fitness reach every school, college/university, panchayat/village, etc.

To create a platform for citizens of India to share information, drive awareness and encourage sharing of personal fitness stories