Tribal Affairs, Ayush Ministries sign pact on health screening
- Ministries of Tribal Affairs and AYUSH jointly launch a National level Project for Screening and Health Management of tribal students through Ayurvedic Interventions
Key Highlights
- The Minister suggested the inclusion of medicinal plant gardens on lines of Poshan Vatikas in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
- To raise awareness among future generations about the importance of tradition in ensuring good health.
- The Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration with its Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
- Has undertaken this health initiative for tribal students in partnership with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health (NIRTH), Jabalpur.
- It aims to cater to the healthcare requirements of students residing in EMRS across tribal areas in the country.
- This project aims to benefit students aged 10-18 years enrolled in classes 6th to 12th in 55 identified EMRS across 14 States of the country.
- The screenings will focus on identifying issues such as Anaemia, Haemoglobinopathies, Malnutrition, and Tuberculosis.
Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs)
- It play a crucial role in providing quality education to Scheduled Tribes (ST) children in remote areas
- It enables them to access higher education and employment opportunities across various sectors.
- These schools emphasize not only academic education but also the holistic development of students, including their health.
- Currently, there are 402 functional EMRSs across the country, each offering state-of-the-art facilities for quality education, sports training, and skill development.
Prelims Takeaway
- Ekalavya Model Residential Schools
- Poshan Vatikas