The movement was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on 29 August 2019 (National Sports Day).

It is composed of various government officials, members of the Indian Olympic Association, national sports federations, private bodies and fitness promoters.

The equipment purchased from the grants are to be maintained in workable condition by the authorities concerned.

Eligible schools can apply for ranking and once confirmed they will be allowed to use the Fit India logo and flag.

[3] On 6 September 2019, Lok Sabha speaker Shree Omprakash Krishna Birla conducted a Fit India session in the parliament complex and invited all MPs to pursue the movement in their constituencies.