SEHAT MISSION

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Union Ministers Shri JP Nadda and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the SEHAT Mission in New Delhi on 11 May 2026.
The mission is a joint initiative of:
- ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
- ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
It aims to integrate agriculture, nutrition, and public health under the vision:
- “Healthy Food, Healthy Farms and a Healthy India”

ABOUT SEHAT MISSION

Full Form

SEHAT stands for Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation.

Objective

To integrate agriculture and health systems for:
- Nutrition improvement
- Disease prevention
- Evidence-based policymaking
To promote preventive healthcare through food systems.

KEY FEATURES

Agriculture–Health Integration

Establishes linkage between:
- Farm production
- Nutrition outcomes
- Public health systems

Nutrition-Focused Agriculture

Promotes:
- Bio-fortified crops
- Nutri-rich traditional crops (millets: ragi, bajra, jowar)
Aims to reduce:
- Hidden hunger
- Micronutrient deficiencies

INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMS

Health Focus

Targets reduction of:
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as:
  - Diabetes
  - Hypertension
- Promotes food-based preventive healthcare

Farmer Health and Safety

Focuses on:
- Reducing pesticide exposure risks
- ○ Promoting safe agricultural practices

SIGNIFICANCE

Public Health

Agriculture Sector

Policy Integration

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