Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on Friday, warned that obesity could turn into a serious health crisis for India in the coming years. He cited expert estimates that every third person in the country might be obese in the near future. Modi urged families to take preventive steps now to protect their health.
He suggested that households buy 10 per cent less cooking oil than usual and also reduce its usage by 10 per cent, as a small but effective measure to combat obesity.
PM speaks about obesity from Red Fort. Hahaha. Modiji continues to surprise us every year. If it was toilets in 2014 and women’s hygiene, today he speaks about a healthier India being part of mission India. For that we need to ensure Indians fight obesity pic.twitter.com/z8IScHyo4L
— Smita Prakash (@smitaprakash) August 15, 2025
Obesity Cases Expected to Rise Sharply
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said, “I want to share a concern with you. When I talk about fitness… in the coming years, obesity will become a crisis for our country.” He stressed that obesity is not just an individual problem but a growing public health challenge. According to experts, India could soon face a situation where one in three people will be overweight or obese. Modi emphasised that early action by families can help prevent the problem from escalating further.
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With cooking oil now 10% less, we aim to contribute to India’s fight against rising obesity – PM @narendramodi #IndependenceDay #Independence pic.twitter.com/sM3Rkzqu9j— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) August 15, 2025
PM Suggests Reducing Cooking Oil Use
Highlighting a simple health tip, PM Modi urged families to consciously cut down on oil consumption at home. “Families should decide that whenever cooking oil is bought for the home, it will be 10 per cent less than usual, and we will use 10 per cent less as well,” he said. He explained that such a small change in daily habits can go a long way in promoting fitness and preventing obesity-related illnesses. Modi called for collective responsibility to keep the nation healthy.
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