Ayushman Bharat: Over 25 crore students to learn tips on healthy living under School Health Programme
"In this new initiative, two teachers would be identified in every school as 'Health and Wellness Ambassador'. These ambassadors will be supported by class monitors as 'Health and Wellness Messengers'," Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said.;
New Delhi: In a bid to promote a healthy lifestyle among students, the Centre has planned to reach out to 15 lakh schools covering 25 crore students across the country under the initiative of "School Health Programme" of Ayushman Bharat.
The programme is a joint initiative by the Union Health Ministry and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
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"Children are key to our future and their health is therefore of prime importance. The School Health Programme under Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres shall help children by taking care of their health, development and educational achievement", said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
"In this new initiative, two teachers would be identified in every school as 'Health and Wellness Ambassador'. These ambassadors will be supported by class monitors as 'Health and Wellness Messengers'," he said.
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