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