A three-day training program for the School Health and Wellness Program, operating under Ayushman Bharat, was organized at the State Health Committee in Patna. The primary objective of this initiative is to equip children at the school level with crucial knowledge regarding health, nutrition, mental well-being, hygiene, and a safe lifestyle, alongside their regular education.

A four-member team from Nawada district, representing both the education and health departments, participated in this training. From the education department, the team included Sushil Kumar, a lecturer from Nawada DIET; Santosh Kumar Verma, a physical education teacher from Anti Kadirganj Inter School; and Dr. Anshu Mala from Project Kanya Inter School, Kawa Kol. Representing the health department, Naveen Kumar Pandey, the district representative of the Population Foundation of India, also received the training.

Under this program, students from classes six to twelve will be made aware through 11 key modules related to health and life skills. These modules cover vital topics such as healthy growth, emotional well-being and mental health, interpersonal relationships, values and responsible citizenship, gender equality, nutrition and hygiene, prevention of substance abuse, healthy lifestyle, protection from violence and injury, and safe use of the internet and social media.

Following this state-level training, the trained team from Nawada will further train other teachers and headmasters within their district. Subsequently, these trained educators will effectively promote health awareness activities among students in their respective schools. The ultimate goal of the program is to foster children who are not only academically sound but also health-conscious, mentally capable, responsible, and safe citizens.