India, Sept. 8 -- A Chinese tech company has sparked discussion online after offering one million yuan (approximately Rs.1.23 crore) in bonuses to encourage employees to lose weight.

Shenzhen-based Arashi Vision Inc., better known as Insta360, rolled out its annual "Million Yuan Weight Loss Challenge" on August 12, as per a report by South China Morning Post. This campaign aims to motivate employees to adopt a healthier lifestyle by exercising regularly and maintaining a balanced diet. The rules of the challenge are simple: any employee can register, and for every 0.5kg lost, they receive 500 yuan (roughly Rs.6,100).

This year, Gen-Z employee Xie Yaqi earned the title of "Weight Loss Champion" after shedding more than 20 kg in 90 days. ...