PM Modi urges 10% less cooking oil to fight obesity

India Apr 15, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants everyone to use 10% less cooking oil to help fight obesity.
Speaking in Karnataka, he highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare and encouraged people to make yoga and healthy eating part of daily life.

PM Modi expands Ayushman Bharat coverage

Modi also announced that the Ayushman Bharat health scheme will now cover everyone over 70, making healthcare more accessible for seniors.
He pushed for natural farming, millets like ragi mudde for better nutrition, and praised local community service efforts.
Plus, he called for more sustainability, like planting trees under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and urged everyone to support Indian products and explore domestic travel.