Highlighting the significance of awareness about mental health, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 8 appealed to digital content creators to create content on the issue in local languages in an effort to reach out to the mass audience.
PM Modi, while addressing an event after presenting the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, also acknowledged the work being done by several content creators regarding mental health.
“Issues like mental health are very important…I have faith in the talent of my country, I appreciate the sensitivity of the people of my country…Many creators are doing very good work regarding mental health, but right now we need to work more on this and if possible, in the local language…” the PM said.
The PM also mentioned about the insomnia and said that many people do not take the disease seriously.
PM Modi, who presented the Disruptor of the Year award to YouTube creator Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) also suggested him to delve into the importance of sleep on his show.
In a candid revelation, PM Modi disclosed his own sleep routine, highlighting his habit of minimal sleep over the years.
The event, held at Bharat Mandapam, saw content creators from across the country being felicitated by PM Modi.
Branding the content creators as ‘Most Valuable Person’, the PM said, “Your content is creating a tremendous impact across India today. In a way, you are the MVP of the internet. When I call you MVP, it means you have become the Most Valuable Person. You all know that when content and creativity are interconnected when we collaborate, it increases engagement. When content collaborates with digital, transformation comes. When content collaborates with purpose, it shows impact and today when you all have come here, I too have collab requests from you on many topics…”
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first-ever 'National Creators Award', PM Modi says "Your content is creating a tremendous impact across India today. In a way, you are the MVP of the internet. When I call you MVP, it means you have become the Most Valuable Person. You all know that when… pic.twitter.com/HqLNRgFpYs
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
Speaking at the National Creators’ Awards, the PM predicted that the event will hold an important place in the future, saying that he can sense time ahead of time.
“Main samay se pehle samay ko bhanp leta hoon (By God’s grace, I can sense time ahead of time). That is why I can say that this award will have an important place in future,” the Prime Minister said.
After winning the ‘Best Health and Fitness Creator’ award at the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam on March 8, Ankit Baiyanpuria said that people should do more “physical activity” than making excuses.
While speaking to media, Baiyanpuria said that he promoted “traditional workouts” and earlier did the “75 Hard Challenge” for mental and physical well-being.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Health and Fitness Creator award to Ankit Baiyanpuria at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/pZkDLMsyst
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
The Haryana-born influencer also praised the Indian Government for promoting creators.
“I did a 75 Hard Challenge which was related to mental and physical fitness. I also promote traditional workouts. My message is that we should not make excuses and do some physical activity for at least an hour every day. It is a very good thing that for the first time, the government is promoting creators…,” Baiyanpuria told media.
#WATCH | On being conferred with the Best Health and Fitness Creator award at the National Creators Award by PM Modi, Ankit Baiyanpuria says "I did a 75 Hard Challenge which was related to mental and physical fitness. I also promote traditional workouts. My message is that we… pic.twitter.com/eaZ5nZiOf0
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
Earlier on March 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Baiyanpuria the ‘Best Health and Fitness Creator’.
As per reports, the social media influencer started his 75-hard challenge on June 28, 2023, and finally completed this gruelling challenge on September 11, 2023. He used to put an Instagram video each day during the course of his 75-day challenge.
Today PM Modi was presenting the first-ever National Creators Award across 20 categories.
It aims to recognize excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming, among others. The award is envisioned as a launchpad for using creativity to drive positive change.
It is an effort to recognize excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming among others.
Over 1.5 lakh nominations and around 10 lakh votes were cast more than 1.5 lakh nominations across 20 different categories were received.
Subsequently, in the voting round, about 10 lakh votes were cast for digital creators in various award categories. Following this, 23 winners, including three international creators, were decided.
The award was provided across 20 categories including the Best Storyteller Award; The Disruptor of the Year; Celebrity Creator of the Year; Green Champion Award; Best Creator For Social Change; Most Impactful Agri Creator; Cultural Ambassador of The Year; and International Creator Award.
The categories also include the Best Travel Creator Award; Swachhta Ambassador Award; The New India Champion Award; Tech Creator Award; Heritage Fashion Icon Award; Most Creative Creator (Male and Female); Best Creator in Food Category; Best Creator in Education Category; Best Creator in Gaming Category; Best Micro Creator; Best Nano Creator; Best Health and Fitness Creator.
(with inputs from ANI)
