Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Union Minister of Youth and Sports Kiren Rijiju has launched nation-wide initiative, the Fit India Youth Club.
(2) The Fit India Youth Club is a part of the Fit India Movement launched on 29 August 2019, National Sports Day.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 15th August 2020, Union Minister of Youth and Sports Kiren Rijiju launched nation-wide initiative, the Fit India Youth Club.
- The Fit India Youth Club, a part of the Fit India Movement envisioned by Prime Minister, endeavours to harness the power of youth to create mass awareness about the importance of fitness, across the country.
- Around 75 lakh volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and National Service Scheme, along with Scouts and Guides, NCC and other youth organisations will come together to register as Fit India Youth Clubs in every block in the country, under the aegis of a district unit.
- Each member of the club will motivate people from the community to take up fitness activities of 30 to 60 minutes in his or her daily routine.
- Additionally, the clubs will organise and encourage schools and local bodies to organise one community fitness programme every quarter.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay