In the first ever cycle rally organised at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare cycled to inaugurate the Health Pavilion to generate awareness and promote a healthy active lifestyle in view of the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country.

The theme of this year’s Health Pavilionat the 40th IITF at Pragati Maidan is to create awareness about NCDs, also called lifestyle diseases, and project importance of total health.

Speaking at the inaugural of the Health Pavilion at ITF2021, Mandaviya announced a month long campaign as part of "Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav" to create awareness about preventive health.

“During this month long campaign, we have set ourselves a target of conducting 7.5 lakh Wellness Sessions and 75 lakh NCD screenings across the country though the Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres. Early screening will aid in timely identification of diseases. This is part of the overarching concept of Total Health, which is comprehensive including preventive and promotive health”, he stated.

“The Fit India, Eat Right India,Khelo India, and yoga form part of the “Total Health” vision of Prime Minister which will lay the foundations for a healthy and productive New India”, he added.