ICMR and ICAR Launch SEHAT Mission to Integrate Agriculture and Health
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have launched the SEHAT mission to integrate agriculture, nutrition, and public health in India. The initiative aims to address malnutrition and lifestyle diseases by promoting biofortified crops, integrated farming systems, and strategies to prevent non-communicable diseases. The mission seeks to align agricultural research with national health goals, emphasizing the role of agriculture in improving population health.