Jipmer joins nation-wide fitness mission
Jipmer joined the nation-wide 'Fit India Sundays' initiative by holding a cycling campaign. The campaign, which is part of the national Fit India Mission, is aimed at integrating fitness into daily routines and promoting a healthier lifestyle, a press note said. The Jipmer event was in line with the similar campaigns called by the University Grants Commission across all Universities in India. Senior Jipmer officials, staff, doctors and students participated and raised awareness on the lines of the slogan 'Fitness ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz'.
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