Bhubaneswar, June 21 -- In a major push towards building healthier and more active campuses, the Government of Odisha's Higher Education Department has launched the "FIT College Programme" under the broader "FIT Odisha Mission", mandating all universities and government-aided as well as private colleges to institutionalise structured fitness, wellness, and mental health activities for students.

According to official guidelines issued by the department, the initiative aims to transform higher educational institutions into physically active, mentally resilient, and socially responsible campuses through a unified framework covering fitness, yoga, sports, counselling, preventive healthcare, and lifestyle awareness.

As per the guidelines, ev...