India Launches Sehat Mission to Link Agriculture, Nutrition, and Healthcare
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Sehat Mission Launch |
| Date | 11th May 2026 |
| Launched By | Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Key Organizations | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Mission Full Form | Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation |
| Objective | Connect agriculture, nutrition, and healthcare in a unified approach |
| Key Focus Areas | Prevention and early detection, improved nutrition, scientific solutions |
| Challenges Addressed | Malnutrition, micronutrient deficiency, rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) |
| Key Features | Bio-fortified crops, nutritious grains, integrated farming systems, farmer health, food as medicine |
| Approach | One Health Approach (integrating human health, animal health, environmental sustainability) |