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The Union Government launched the SEHAT Mission in New Delhi, marking the first major institutional convergence between India’s agriculture and health sectors to address malnutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
What is SEHAT Mission?
- SEHAT Mission is a national initiative aimed at integrating: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Public Health
- It seeks to shift India’s healthcare approach:
- From treatment-oriented healthcare
- To prevention-oriented healthcare through nutrition and food systems.
The mission is a joint initiative between:
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
“Farm-to-Plate” scientific chain
where agricultural production directly contributes to:
- Nutritional security
- Disease prevention
- Better public health outcomes
| [2023] Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statement-II: Under India’s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [A] Both Statement-I and Statement-l are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. [B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-is not the correct explanation for Statement-l. [C] Statement-l is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. [D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-Il is correct. |
