Economic Survey concern on Obesity: There was a time when infectious diseases were ravaging the country. There was always an outbreak of some infectious disease in some part of the country. Thousands of people died in their youth. Today we have almost controlled infectious diseases, but on the other hand, lifestyle related diseases have gripped our country. Today India is called Diabetes Capital of the World. Every year 15 lakh people have to face cancer. One in four adults has high blood pressure, so according to the National Family Health Survey, 24 percent are women and 23 percent are men. victims of severe obesity Is.

On one hand, digital revolution has enhanced the progress of the country and on the other hand, mite in youth Is applying. Due to wrong and unnecessary use of social media by most of the youth. mental illnesses Are becoming victims of. In the Economic Survey of 2026, the government has expressed concern over these two major diseases which are rapidly increasing in the country. The survey said that mental illnesses are increasing rapidly among the youth of the country and obesity is a huge economic burden on the country. After all, why is India lagging behind on these two fronts? We Famous doctors of the country To understand how to deal with this health emergency.

What was said in the economic survey
In the Economic Survey 2026, the government has given a clear warning on non-communicable diseases including obesity. It has been said that non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease are an economic burden on the country and the government has taken several steps for this. A comprehensive strategy will be made for this in future also. It has been said in the Economic Survey that sedentary lifestyle and wrong eating habits are the main reasons for all these diseases. There is a need for policy change regarding the condition and direction of packaged food available from the market.

60 percent deaths are due to these diseases
Chairman, Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at Max Healthcare Dr. Ambrish Mittal It is said that undoubtedly obesity is a big challenge for our country today. In the last decade or two, non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer have increased the economic burden of the country. About 60 percent of deaths occur due to these diseases. The main reasons behind this are rapid urbanization and bad eating habits. Today people’s body has become weak due to which they are suffering from these diseases. Excessive amount of carbohydrates in food is a matter of great concern. It has been said in many studies that if the amount of carbohydrates is reduced and the protein is increased, then many of these diseases can be cured. But our habits are not improving, the result of which is that today 25 percent of our adult population is struggling with obesity. For all this we have to improve our eating habits. For this, cheap nutritious food items are needed so that it becomes easily available to the people.

Early identification of these diseases is necessary
Director of Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital Dr. Manisha Arora Said that the Economic Survey has focused on non-communicable diseases, which is a good thing. We especially needed this because if we control obesity in the beginning itself, it will prove to be very beneficial for us in the future. For this, early identification of obesity is necessary because in many people obesity is not visible on the surface but many factors are present inside it. Young people usually look healthy but are not. In such cases, timely investigation is very important. In the Economic Survey, digital consumption has been considered the main culprit for mental diseases. For this, screen time will have to be limited. Parents need to pay attention to this. We have to make a commitment to walk every day. Children will have to be encouraged in sports. The youth will have to reduce screen time and focus on sleep, only then our country will progress.

Focus on mental health is the need of the hour
Co-Chair of FICCI Healthcare and Director of Paras Healthcare Dr. Dharmindra Nagar It is said that this time in the Economic Survey the focus has been on mental health. This is the need of the hour because the way screen addiction is increasing among children and youth is a matter of concern. Due to this the problem of anxiety and depression has started increasing. Due to this, the risk of silent productivity risk has increased among people. By curbing all this, we will have to take our policy into action mode. It will have to move towards action rather than just being limited to awareness. The counseling structure will have to be strengthened. Parents will have to restrict children’s screen time and it is important to hold digital platforms accountable for this.

Sleep and exercise are very important
Former President of Indian Medical Association Dr. Vinay Aggarwal Told that we have inherited bad genes due to which we have got many communicable and non-communicable diseases. But what is worse is that today our lifestyle has become very bad. Wrong eating habits and sedentary life together are giving rise to diseases like fatty liver, obesity, dyslipidemia and diabetes. If the stress of modern life is added to this, the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart diseases increases further. In such a situation, if we take 7 hours of continuous sleep every day, eat traditional food and do 30 minutes of exercise every day, then these dangers can be avoided.

Steps taken by the government
Right Diet Program – Under this, the government has made some such programs in which people can choose the right diet. For this, the focus is on 10 percent reduction in cooking oil, Khelo India and Fit India Movement, Aaj Se Thoda Kaam programme, Stop Obesity and Fight Obesity campaign. To curb mental illnesses, the government has launched the Pragya program under which there is a provision to limit the time limit or screen time for digital education. An incentive program is also going on to reduce screen time for online safety. Arrangements are being made for clear food labeling on foods made with sugar, salt and fat. Also, a plan is being made to ban advertisements targeted at children.