New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a pressing health issue that is rapidly growing in India - obesity. Citing alarming data from the World Health Organization, which reported that in 2022, over 250 million people globally were overweight, Narendra Modi emphasised the need for a nationwide focus on tackling it. He particularly highlighted the role of excessive cooking oil consumption in contributing to obesity and related health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These conditions, he warned, can lead to more severe complications in the future, stressing the importance of dietary changes to prevent these issues.

To take action, Narendra Modi proposed ...