Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed obesity as a growing concern, particularly among children, during the 119th Mann Ki Baat episode.
• He advised citizens to reduce cooking oil consumption by 10% as a simple step toward healthier living.
• Ten prominent personalities, including Anand Mahindra, Omar Abdullah, Mirabai Chanu, and Shreya Ghoshal, were nominated to lead awareness efforts.
• Nominees are encouraged to expand the campaign by nominating 10 others, creating a chain of advocates for healthier lifestyles.
• Obesity rates in India have doubled recently, with cases among children increasing fourfold, prompting the campaign's urgency.