In his message on the World Health Day on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of health and well-being while stating that health was the ultimate fortune (Aarogyam Paramam Bhagyam).

Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his commitment to building a healthier world and said the central government would continue to focus on health care and invest in various aspects of people’s well-being.

“On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare and invest in different aspects of people’s well-being. Good health is the foundation of every thriving society!” PM Modi posted on X.

He raised the issue of obesity and urged people to reduce their consumption of cooking oil by 10 per cent. He mentioned that obesity had become a significant health threat and referred to a recent report which predicted that by 2050 over 440 million Indians would suffer from obesity.