ICAR and ICMR launch 'SEHAT Mission' to link agriculture, nutrition and public health
On 11 May 2026 Union Ministers JP Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the SEHAT Mission in Delhi, a joint national mission of ICAR and ICMR linking agriculture with nutrition, disease prevention and farmer welfare.
Summary
The SEHAT Mission, a joint national mission of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), was launched in Delhi on 11 May 2026 by Health Minister JP Nadda and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The mission aims to build a framework for 'Healthy Food, Healthy Farms and a Healthy India' by aligning agricultural research with nutrition, preventive healthcare, non-communicable diseases, farmer well-being and One Health. Its priority areas include evaluation of bio-fortified crops, integrated farming systems, occupational health and safety of farmers and agricultural workers, and dietary solutions for lifestyle diseases. Expected outcomes include less hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiency and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer.
Key facts
- Launched
- 11 May 2026, Delhi, by JP Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Partners
- ICAR and ICMR (joint national mission)
- Motto
- Healthy Food, Healthy Farms and a Healthy India
- Focus
- Bio-fortified crops, integrated farming, farmer occupational health, One Health
- Aims
- Cut hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiency; prevent NCDs
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The SEHAT Mission launched on 11 May 2026 is a joint national mission of which two bodies?
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Correct answer: B — ICAR and ICMR
SEHAT is a joint national mission of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Consider the following statements about the SEHAT Mission: 1. Its priority areas include evaluation of bio-fortified crops and occupational health of agricultural workers. 2. It was launched jointly by the Union Health Minister and the Union Agriculture Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. JP Nadda (Health) and Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture) launched it; priorities include bio-fortified crops, integrated farming and farmers' occupational health.