Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Healthy Citizens Key to Viksit Bharat, Says Kishan Reddy
G. Kishan Reddy said India needs healthy people to become a developed country by 2047.
He spoke at the closing event of a five-day nutrition programme in Hyderabad.
Students took part in quizzes, poster-making, video-making and healthy recipe competitions.
The programme taught them about nutritious food and balanced diets.
Reddy advised people to eat fresh food cooked at home.
He also said people should use less oil and sugar and avoid junk food.
Walking, yoga and sports can help people stay active.
He said people should get enough sleep and balance screen time with exercise.
Families, schools, police and communities should work together to prevent drug abuse.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy said a healthy population is essential to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
He urged nutrition, health and fitness awareness to become a people’s movement beyond government programmes.
The five-day Poshan Maah programme promoted balanced diets and healthy lifestyles through student competitions and interactive activities.
Reddy advised fresh home-cooked meals, less oil and sugar, adequate sleep, regular exercise and balanced screen time.
He called drug prevention a collective responsibility involving families, teachers, institutions, police, voluntary organisations and society.
- Who
- Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed the programme, while PIB and CBC Additional Director General Shruti Patil also spoke.
- What
- The valedictory programme concluded five-day Poshan Maah celebrations focused on nutrition, fitness, sanitation and healthy lifestyles.
- When
- At the valedictory programme held on Saturday; no calendar date was provided.
- Where
- AV College grounds in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The programme aimed to promote healthier habits and support the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
- Event
- Five-day Poshan Maah celebrations
- Organiser
- Central Bureau of Communication
- Venue
- AV College grounds, Hyderabad
- Main message
- A healthy population is essential for Viksit Bharat by 2047
- Recommended habits
- Balanced diets, adequate sleep, walking, yoga, sports and limited screen time
- Activities
- Quiz, poster-making, video-making and nutritious recipe competitions
- Drug-prevention initiatives
- Nasha Mukt Bharat and Fit India