AYUSH launches Swarna Prashan Scheme in Odisha to benefit 6,400 School Students
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to enhance the health and well-being of children in underserved areas, the Ministry of Ayush, in partnership with Vedanta Aluminium, has extended its 'Swarna Prashan' initiative to the Rayagada district in Odisha. The program is set to benefit over 6,400 students across 15 government schools, an official announced on Thursday.
Originally launched in Kalahandi district, the programme will now benefit over 6,400 students across 15 government schools in both districts, he said and added that the scheme aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of children in the region, news agency PTI reported.
‘Swarna Prashan’ is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves administering a blend of gold particles, honey, and ghee to children, which is believed to improve memory, boost immunity, and support overall development during critical growth years.
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District Education Officer (DEO) Basant Kumar Nayak and Ayurvedic doctor V J P Rao were among officials who attended the event.
Nayak emphasised the proven benefits of Swarna Prashan in enhancing immunity and cognitive functions in children.
Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, said, "Through our collaboration with the government of Odisha and the Ministry of Ayush, we aim to promote the health and wellbeing of children in underserved regions by leveraging time-tested traditional practices."
Nitin Kumar Tiwari, a senior official from Vedanta Aluminium, said, "We aim to reach more than 30,000 children by the end of the year. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering child health and holistic community development."
Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that a special issue of the research publication of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, the Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JDRAS), was released by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush in the presence of Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, and senior officials and researchers of the Council.
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