Mangalore : Manel Srinivas Nayak Memorial Besant Institute of PG Studies in association with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mangalore, arranged the live telecast of the launching ceremony Nationwide “Fit India Campaign” and the address by Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The live screening of the programme took place at its campus at Besant Vidya Kendra, Bondel, Mangalore.
The programme for launch of Nationwide “Fit India Campaign” coincided with National Sports Day Celebration (Birthday of Major Dhyan Chand) and its objective is to inculcate Physical activity/sports in daily life of citizens.
In his message, the Prime Minister stressed on need for exercise and keeping our body fit physically and mentally for the wellbeing of the individual, family and society. He suggested for physical exercises continuously and told there is no elevator to success; you have to take the stairs.
The program began with a prayer by Soujanya followed by welcome address by Usha Mogra, Assistant Professor. Raghuveer, District Youth Coordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mangalore addressed the gathering and administered the fitness pledge to students and staff. He encouraged them to participate in more activities in the social sphere.
