{"id":63970,"date":"2026-01-29T13:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T08:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/bharat-nutrition-and-lifestyle-classroom-by-team-luke-goes-live-on-republic-day-free-for-all\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T08:22:44","slug":"bharat-nutrition-and-lifestyle-classroom-by-team-luke-goes-live-on-republic-day-free-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/bharat-nutrition-and-lifestyle-classroom-by-team-luke-goes-live-on-republic-day-free-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Classroom by Team Luke Goes Live on Republic Day, Free for All"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A first-of-its-kind virtual nutrition and lifestyle classroom session for children across India, created in support of PM Narendra Modi ji\u2019s vision of a healthier Bharat.<\/p>\n

Mumbai, January 27, 2026:<\/strong>\u00a0Luke Coutinho, Foundational Medicine and Lifestyle Expert, and Team Luke announced the release of the\u00a0Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Classroom<\/strong>\u00a0on the 26th of January, 2026. This is an exclusive Republic Day special, with a structured classroom session designed for children across India,\u00a0free of cost<\/strong>\u00a0and accessible to every home, school and community.<\/p>\n

Created in support of the Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji\u2019s vision of a healthier Bharat, the classroom brings a simple belief to life: when lifestyle education reaches children at the grassroots level, it strengthens families, schools and the nation.<\/p>\n

How it All Began: The Story Behind the Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Initiatives<\/h3>\n

Reflecting on the origin of the initiative, Luke, a Wellness Champion for the Hon. Prime Minister\u2019s Fit India Movement, shares, \u201cAt the end of February 2025, after a long day of consults, I received a call from our Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji\u2019s office.<\/strong>\u00a0It wasn\u2019t routine; we were asked to create a Bharat-inspired dish and lifestyle guidelines aligned with the national vision for a healthier Bharat. In that moment, it didn\u2019t feel like work. It was a responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

That call set in motion a clear national intent, amplified at\u00a0NXT Conclave 2025<\/strong>, where Luke was invited by\u00a0Shri Kartikeya Sharma, Hon. Member of the Rajya Sabha and Founder of the ITV Media Network<\/strong>, to create a Bharat-inspired dish and lifestyle framework aligned with the Hon. Prime Minister\u2019s vision. The NXT Conclave brought together\u00a020+ global leaders and changemakers<\/strong>, and Luke was honoured to be the\u00a0only keynote speaker in the health and wellness category<\/strong>, addressing the importance of lifestyle and preventive care for our nation.<\/p>\n

On\u00a028th February 2025<\/strong>, the\u00a0Bharat Dish and Lifestyle Plan<\/strong>\u00a0was unveiled at the NXT Conclave and later shared widely in English and\u00a05+ Indian languages<\/strong>. Built to be simple, familiar, and deeply rooted in Bharat, it included\u00a0millet khichdi and sattu kadhi<\/strong>, traditional foods, daily lifestyle foundations, and\u00a0100+ recipes<\/strong>, anchored by the message:\u00a0Made in India. Heal in India.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the same time, Luke also had the opportunity to visit\u00a0Anganwadi centres<\/strong>\u00a0and witness\u00a0Poshan Abhiyaan<\/strong>\u00a0at the grassroots. The\u00a024-language Poshan Tracker<\/strong>\u00a0reinforced a truth the team carried forward: lasting health begins early, with children.<\/p>\n

From a Bharat-inspired Plan to a Nation-wide Education Mission<\/h3>\n

On\u00a01st March 2025<\/strong>, Luke met our\u00a0Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji<\/strong>. His message to Luke was clear:\u00a0\u201cIf we are to build a healthier Bharat, then we must begin with children and start at the very grassroots, because they are our future.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

In\u00a0March 2025<\/strong>, Team Luke expanded access further by launching the\u00a0Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Plan<\/strong>, a free, downloadable offering designed for schools, principals, teachers, parents and institutions across India, helping school canteens, home kitchens, and tiffin boxes return to balance, nourishment and common sense. The initiative has since reached thousands, continuing to expand.<\/p>\n

On\u00a01st May 2025<\/strong>, Team Luke launched\u00a0India\u2019s first Bharat School Menu and Lifestyle Plan<\/strong>, a free monthly initiative offering balanced, child-friendly menus and simple lifestyle guidance in\u00a0English and Hindi<\/strong>, designed to be simple, seasonal, and rooted in Indian food wisdom. The plan is inclusive, with\u00a0vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian options<\/strong>\u00a0to support diverse Indian households.<\/p>\n

Recognising that awareness without continuity fades, Team Luke then introduced free online weekend Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Classrooms in English and Hindi, designed not as lectures, but as conversations with children and caregivers. These sessions were primarily led by\u00a0Luke and Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Analyst and Lifestyle as Foundational Medicine Expert at Team Luke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A New Phase of the Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Classroom<\/h3>\n

This Republic Day marks a\u00a0new phase of the Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Classroom<\/strong>, introducing\u00a0India\u2019s first structured, curriculum-based, virtual lifestyle education program for children<\/strong>. The special classroom session is built on five pillars:\u00a0nutrition, exercise and movement, sleep, emotional wellness and yoga<\/strong>. From awareness to education. From sessions to structure. From inspiration to curriculum. It is free, culturally rooted and age-appropriate, focused on foundations, not quick fixes.<\/p>\n

As Luke shares, reflecting the intent behind the classroom,\u00a0\u201cWhat you are seeing here is not a campaign or a project. It is a responsibility we felt deeply as Indians to contribute something meaningful to the future of our country.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This initiative has been championed since its inception by\u00a0Shri Kartikeya Sharma, Hon. Member of the Rajya Sabha and Founder of the ITV Media Network<\/strong>, and\u00a0Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma, Chairperson of the ITV Foundation<\/strong>, whose support and endorsement have played a pivotal role in taking this vision forward.<\/p>\n

Availability<\/strong>: The Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Classroom is now available free of cost on Team Luke\u2019s official YouTube channel.<\/p>\n

Session Link:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/GTRu6gmt7d4<\/a><\/p>\n

Made in India. Heal in India.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disclaimer<\/strong>: This classroom session is intended for education and general lifestyle awareness. It does not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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