Fit India Movement

✦Key Features

• Fit India School Week and Rating System for educational institutions.
• Various campaigns and events like Fit India Freedom Run, Fit India Cyclothon, Fit India Dialogue.
• Launch of the Fit India App for personalized fitness guidance.
• Promotion of traditional and indigenous sports.
• Involvement of public figures and community leaders to inspire participation.
• Focus on creating a culture of fitness in workplaces, schools, and communities.

✓Eligibility Criteria

• All citizens of India are encouraged to participate and adopt fitness as a way of life.
• Educational institutions, government organizations, private bodies, and local communities can register and implement Fit India initiatives.

★Benefits

• Improved public health and well-being across the nation.
• Reduction in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart ailments.
• Enhanced productivity, mental health, and overall quality of life.
• Fostering a culture of sports and physical activity from a young age.
• Increased awareness about the importance of physical fitness and healthy habits.

▶Application Process

• Participation is primarily through voluntary adoption of fitness activities and engagement in various initiatives.
• Individuals and organizations can register for specific events or take pledges on the official Fit India portal.
• Schools and institutions can implement Fit India programs as per guidelines provided by the Ministry.

₹ Budget Allocation

340

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Primarily funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; specific activities funded by respective ministries (Education/Health).

Historical Context

Launched on August 29, 2019, on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand (National Sports Day).