Chennai, Oct. 14 -- The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER),in Puducherry today launched a Model Wellness Club and an Open Community Fitness Centre within thepremises under the ICMR-funded CALM Project.

The Wellness Club and the Fitness Centre was launched in collaboration with the Murungapakkam PrimaryHealth Centre,This initiative, under the ICMR-funded Community Action for Lifestyle Modification (CALM) Project, aimsto drive the Fit India Mission by promoting healthier lifestyle habits, a PIB release said.

The CALM project is a community-based wellness initiative focusing on preventing non-communicablediseases through improvements in diet, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and substance...