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India Today
3 days ago
- Health
- India Today
CBSE and Unesco to expand wellness programmes to 30,000 schools across India
UNESCO, CBSE, and NCERT trained over 290 school leaders in Delhi this week to strengthen health and wellness education across 30,000 CBSE-affiliated schools. The workshop was part of the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP), which aims to reach nearly 15 million students with lessons on mental health, gender equality, nutrition, and emotional MASTER TRAINERS TO REACH 15 MILLION STUDENTSThe SHWP, which was launched under the Ayushman Bharat initiative in February 2020, focuses on preventive and holistic health awareness among goal is to reach around 15 million students through trained school leaders and educators acting as master trainers. Over June and July 2025, more than 290 principals, teachers, and school heads from 22 states and 5 union territories, including Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Kerala, attended the training the workshop, Anandrao V Patil, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Education, highlighted the connection between good health, inclusive education, and the broader goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He called educators 'changemakers' and stressed their role in nurturing thoughtful and empathetic Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani spoke about the importance of understanding students beyond the said many student issues stem from situations at home, which are often missed. The training, he noted, helps teachers notice these signs early and respond with care and FOCUSES ON MENTAL HEALTH, GENDER EQUALITY, AND ONLINE SAFETYUNESCO's South Asia Director Tim Curtis underlined the point that health and learning are not separate concerns. 'Every wellness session, every teacher trained, every child heard, it's a step toward systems that put learners at the centre,' he help implement SHWP, NCERT and UNESCO have developed a 24-hour curriculum, including training modules, guidebooks, and additional content like animated videos and materials cover 11 key wellness themes such as mental health, gender equality, reproductive health, and online are available in English, Hindi, and nine regional 2022, NCERT has hosted eleven five-day training workshops, producing 970 master trainers. These trainers now support implementation across CBSE's Centres of far, more than 40,000 teachers have been trained through 754 programme reflects a long-term plan to embed wellness in school life, not as an add-on, but as part of what it means to educate the whole child.- Ends
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
CBSE, NCERT & UNESCO to expand wellness programmes in Indian schools
UNESCO, in collaboration with CBSE and NCERT, hosted the eleventh edition of the capacity-building workshop under the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP) in New Delhi this week to advance the effort to grow a network of master trainers tasked with implementing the SHWP across 30,000 CBSE-affiliated schools, aiming to reach around 15 million adolescent students. Read | CBSE, CISCE Fitness Initiatives: 'Displaying boards not enough,' opine parents During June and July 2025, more than 290 principals, school leaders, and educators from 22 states and 5 union territories—including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and others—participated in the training sessions. According to the release, Anandrao V Patil, IAS, Additional Secretary, DoSEL, Ministry of Education, emphasised the importance of mental health, gender equality, and inclusive education in achieving the holistic vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 'You are changemakers. Never forget that,' he said, reinforcing the role of education in shaping responsible and empathetic individuals. CBSE mandates 'sugar boards' in schools to limit child diabetes According to the release, Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director of NCERT, commended the collaborative efforts of CBSE, UNESCO, and NCERT in organising the workshop. Reflecting on the importance of understanding adolescents more deeply, Prof Dinesh Prasad Saklani emphasised that when underlying issues in a student's family go unnoticed, teachers may respond differently without realising the context. He noted that this is why such training is critical, as it helps educators recognise challenges and work towards achievable goals. 'Health and education are not separate goals; they are interlinked foundations for equity, dignity, and opportunity. Every wellness session, every teacher trained, every child heard, it's a step toward systems that put learners at the centre,' said Tim Curtis, Director of UNESCO South Asia Regional Office. Under NCERT's leadership and with UNESCO's support, a 24-hour curriculum, training modules, and facilitator guides have been developed to aid implementation of the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP). Supplementing these resources, the two organisations have also created animated videos and a comic book centred on the programme's 11 core themes—such as emotional well-being, gender equality, reproductive health, mental wellness, and safe internet practices. All materials are available in English, Hindi, and nine regional Indian languages. Launched in February 2020 as part of the Government of India's Ayushman Bharat initiative, SHWP promotes a holistic, preventive, and proactive approach to student health through education. Since August 2022, NCERT has hosted eleven five-day workshops, training 970 Master Trainers who now lead programme implementation in schools and help train others through CBSE's Centres of Excellence. To date, more than 40,000 teachers have been trained through 754 capacity-building programmes, marking a significant stride toward integrating wellness education nationwide. (with inputs from ANI)
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Khunti govt school students to get sex education lessons
Ranchi: In a unique move, Khunti administration has planned to rollout in govt schools in the district to sensitise students on the adverse impacts of unsafe sex amid concerns of pregnancies among minor girls here. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials said that the move is part of the long-term education programme to sensitise students on the sensitive topic. Khunti district education officer (DEO) Aparupa Chowdhary said all govt schools in the district have been directed to educate the students on these issues during the school health and wellness programme (SHWP) classes which are held every Tuesday. She directed that SHWP classes on the first and third Tuesdays of every month should be dedicated to educating students on evaluating the behaviour of people, including neighbours, identifying their intentions, and distinguishing between right and wrong actions. A teacher designated as an 'Arogya Doot' would study the issues extensively and create awareness among the students. In addition, career counselling would be organised for students between classes VI and XII to discuss the adverse impact of early motherhood and fatherhood on health, education, and career. "If required, the issues would be discussed with the help of videos and photos," she said. The programme would begin on the first Tuesday after the resumption of classes post summer vacation on June 5. The DEO also directed that for the next three months, the topic would also be taken up in the parents-teachers meets (PTM), which is held on the 25th of every month. Village elders, school management committee presidents, and other influential persons in society would be invited. "There have been few reports and cases in recent times related to early maternity among minors which is a concern. We plan to educate the students, parents, and society through SHWP and PTM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We hope that participants at PTM would use their influence to stop such practices in society. The education department would take feedback from every school in this regard through a Google link and take further action," Chowdhary added. Notably, various social activists, including former Zila Parishad President Jenica Gudia, have termed early alcohol addiction among youths as one of the reasons for illicit intercourse. "Such situations also arise due to traditional practices like 'Dhuku', in which a tribal girl can live with a man even before marriage," claimed another expert.
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Class against pregnancy among minors in Jharkhand schools
RANCHI: In a government initiative to discourage minor girls from getting pregnant, special awareness classes will be held in schools in the tribal-dominated Khunti of Jharkhand. According to education department officials, the schools will also utilise parent-teacher meetings, conducted on the 25th of every month, to inform parents about their girls' safety. The department also considers hiring counsellors to advise the minor girls, believing they suffer from a psycho-sexual problem. District Education Officer Aprupa Chaudhary stated that the order, currently in the drafting stage, will be issued once schools reopen after the summer vacation. 'As it is a problem among minors, it is also important to create awareness among the children as well as their parents. Therefore, we have decided to hold a special period of the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP) every Tuesday, dedicated to creating awareness among children. They will be told how early pregnancy or early relationship will affect their future and make an adverse impact on their health,' Chaudhary said. She said the decision was taken following reports that a vast number of minor girls were getting pregnant and giving birth to children. Most live with their parents, while a few live with their minor husbands or partners. Notably, addiction to alcohol and 'hadia' (rice beer) causes parents to ignore their children's welfare. The youngsters roam around in the jungle with their friends and get pregnant accidentally, though consensually, due to ignorance.
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Class against pregnancy among minors in schools
RANCHI: In a government initiative to discourage minor girls from getting pregnant, special awareness classes will be held in schools in the tribal-dominated Khunti of Jharkhand. According to education department officials, the schools will also utilise parent-teacher meetings, conducted on the 25th of every month, to inform parents about their girls' safety. The department also considers hiring counsellors to advise the minor girls, believing they suffer from a psycho-sexual problem. District Education Officer Aprupa Chaudhary stated that the order, currently in the drafting stage, will be issued once schools reopen after the summer vacation. 'As it is a problem among minors, it is also important to create awareness among the children as well as their parents. Therefore, we have decided to hold a special period of the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP) every Tuesday, dedicated to creating awareness among children. They will be told how early pregnancy or early relationship will affect their future and make an adverse impact on their health,' Chaudhary said. She said the decision was taken following reports that a vast number of minor girls were getting pregnant and giving birth to children. Most live with their parents, while a few live with their minor husbands or partners. Notably, addiction to alcohol and 'hadia' (rice beer) causes parents to ignore their children's welfare. The youngsters roam around in the jungle with their friends and get pregnant accidentally, though consensually, due to ignorance.
