Mass Public Movement Against Cancer, Diabetes and Obesity

Calling for a nationwide People’s Movement (Jan Andolan) against cancer, diabetes, obesity and other lifestyle diseases, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India’s response to the growing burden of Cancer, Diabetes, obesity and other non-communicable diseases must move beyond hospitals and become a mass public movement centred on early detection, right medical advice and evidence-based healthcare.

The Minister said the country today faces not merely a lack of awareness but also the challenge of widespread health misinformation, making scientific communication and evidence-based health communication more important than ever for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Dr. Jitendra Singh was addressing the launch of “UNBROKEN: My Battle with Cancer and the Will to Lead”, authored by Cancer survivor, eminent Scientist and former Senior Adviser, Department of Science & Technology, Dr. Akhilesh Gupta. The event was attended by eminent medical professionals, academic and scientific fraternity, senior government officials, researchers and members of the scientific community, who came together to celebrate Dr. Gupta’s remarkable journey of resilience after overcoming cancer.(UPDATED ON 19TH jULY 2026)