Bhubaneswar: To improve children's health and well-being in underserved areas, the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with Vedanta Aluminium, has introduced its 'Swarna Prashan' initiative in Odisha's Rayagada district. This program will directly benefit more than 6,400 students across 15 government schools, an official announced on Thursday.
Initially implemented in Kalahandi district, the program now extends its reach to over 6,400 students in 15 government schools across both districts. Officials highlighted that the scheme focuses on enhancing children's health and well-being in the region, according to a report by news agency PTI.
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‘Swarna Prashan,’ an ancient Ayurvedic practice, involves administering a combination of gold particles, honey, and ghee to children. This practice is believed to boost memory, strengthen immunity, and support overall development during critical growth years.
District Education Officer (DEO) Basant Kumar Nayak and Ayurvedic doctor V. J. P. Rao were among the officials present at the event. Nayak emphasized that Swarna Prashan significantly enhances children's immunity and cognitive functions.
Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, stated, "Through our collaboration with the government of Odisha and the Ministry of Ayush, we aim to improve children's health and well-being in underserved regions by leveraging traditional practices with proven benefits."
Nitin Kumar Tiwari, a senior official at Vedanta Aluminium, added, "We plan to reach over 30,000 children by the end of the year. This initiative reflects our dedication to promoting child health and holistic community development."
Earlier, Medical Dialogues reported that the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) released a special issue of the Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JDRAS). The release was led by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, in the presence of Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, along with senior officials and researchers from the Council.
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