Anand Mahindra, chosen by PM Modi to spread awareness against obesity, suggests a small change in your diet
Anand Mahindra has emphasized the need for a healthier population to achieve India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. His statement came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent initiative aimed at combating obesity and promoting mindful consumption of edible oil.
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As part of this movement, PM Modi nominated 10 notable personalities, including Anand Mahindra, actor R. Madhavan, and sportsperson Manu Bhaker and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, urging them to spread awareness about reducing oil consumption in food. He encouraged them to nominate 10 more individuals each to expand the reach of this campaign.
Mahindra, taking to social media platform X, reiterated the importance of small lifestyle changes for long-term well-being. He highlighted that cutting down even 10% of cooking oil could have significant benefits, not just for individual health but also for financial savings and environmental sustainability. Responding to the Prime Minister’s call, Mahindra nominated 10 others, including Biocon’s Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, and Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, urging them to continue the chain of awareness.
Nilekani, also reacting to his nomination, expressed gratitude for the initiative. He underscored the economic impact of reduced oil consumption, noting that it would lower India’s dependence on
