Gandhinagar, March 4: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Tuesday that the state government will launch a statewide awareness campaign against obesity. The initiative aims to educate people on the risks associated with obesity and ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
The announcement was made in the Gujarat Assembly during the ongoing budget session, coinciding with World Obesity Day on March 4. The Chief Minister emphasized that the campaign will run throughout the year, featuring various programs to promote awareness about weight management and healthy living.
Patel highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent episode of his radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, urged people to take obesity seriously and work towards spreading awareness about its health implications. The Chief Minister stated that Gujarat has always responded promptly to the Prime Minister’s appeals, and this campaign is a step in that direction.
The state government plans to implement year-round initiatives aimed at educating the public on effective ways to combat obesity, promoting healthy eating habits, physical fitness, and lifestyle changes across Gujarat.
