It is a national mission aimed at linking agriculture, nutrition, and public health by converting agricultural innovations into better health outcomes for people in India.
- Launched by the Union Ministry of Health
- It is a joint initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Focus Areas
- The development and evaluation of biofortified and nutrient-dense crop varieties to address malnutrition and improve nutritional status.
- Strengthening integrated farming systems to promote dietary diversification, enhance farm incomes, and build resilience.
- Addressing occupational health risks among agricultural workers through targeted, evidence-based interventions.
- Advancing agriculture-enabled strategies for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases through the promotion of functional foods and nutritionally superior crop varieties.
- Strengthening One Health preparedness through integrated surveillance, diagnostics, and research at the human–animal–environment interface.
Source: PIB