FIT INDIA MOVEMENT
"Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live"
~ Jim Rohn
While many of us don't acknowledge its importance at most times, fitness is and must be an integral
part of our daily routine to keep up with our lives in a healthy pace.
Recognising the need for the same, the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi
launched a 'Fit India' Campaign to engage and empower people of the Nation to change the way
they led their lives and to imbibe in them, the habit of keeping fit. The campaign was launched to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand at Indira Gandhi
Stadium in the country capital at 10:00 a.m. PM Modi's powerful and motivating speech was live
telecasted in all schools and colleges as he lay emphasis on the importance of keeping fit in this
technologically driven era and stressed upon the need for one and all to bring about significant
positive changes in their lifestyles.
The students of NMIMS Navi Mumbai also took a pledge as urged by the Prime Minister, to lead
their lives in a more balanced and healthier manner. NMIMS being one of the premier league
institutes of India, encourages its students towards a holistic development through academics,
sports and cultural activities.
In accordance with the same, the (Sports Committee) of NMIMS Navi Mumbai organised a KhoKho event which received a thunderous response. The event spanned over 3 days, with the
qualifiers on 28th of August, followed by the Semi Finals and Finals on 29th and 30th of August
respectively.
After being divided into two distinct parts by the Sports Committee, the competition was hailed
by a crowd, searing with passion and excitement as they cheered for their favourite team grab the
victory spot. A grand total of 12 teams graced the frontline with their presence which included
participation of around 120 students. Sports events are always much awaited and exciting at the
campus and this one was no exception. The three day extravaganza was just what the students
needed after the exams to cool off and relax and it resulted in a unanimous participation from all
schools in the campus not only to take part in the game but also as the audience who not once let
the spirits go dull.
The teams who got the better of their opponents through their brilliant display of willpower,
teamwork and skill levelled up to the next round, the Semi-Finals and thereby followed by the
scintillating Finale where the enthusiasm and fervour only grew!
NMIMS Navi Mumbai has always believed and makes sure that the college is involved in both the
spheres of learning - academics and co curriculars to build refined and sharp individuals. Sports
inculcates self-discipline, teaches important life skills and also makes a person goal oriented in
life.
And to put it the words of our Prime Minister, "The launch of the fit India Movement should be
the launch of the movement within us. We should make it a personal goal and priority to be fit and
have a healthy, fulfilled and promising tomorrow."
