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Their critical comment on using less number of confounders is valid. However, it is important to note that the setting where the study participants were approached was in itself a limitation because of which the socio‐demographic details of the family cannot be elicited. We agree that the study breaks no new grounds in the field of studies on physical activity and mental health, but the majority of studies have been conducted in a socio‐cultural environment different from India, especially this part of the country (sub‐Himalayan region). Factors affecting mental health differ in different settings. Hence, to proceed with any intervention, we needed a ground work on the same in this region. Therefore, to that extent, this study is a useful addition to the medical literature.