Uttarakhand's School Mental Health Program Wins National NCERT Recognition
NCERT has recognised Uttarakhand's 'Anandam Pathyacharya' program, which embeds wellbeing classes into school timetables for roughly five lakh children, alongside a similar Tripura initiative.
Current Summary
Tripura and Uttarakhand have received national recognition from the NCERT for integrating children's mental health and wellbeing into public education. Uttarakhand's program, 'Anandam Pathyacharya', embeds dedicated wellbeing classes into the regular school timetable, facilitated by government teachers, reaching approximately five lakh children in the state. Tripura's parallel program, 'Saharsh', reaches about four lakh children, bringing the combined reach of both states' initiatives to roughly nine lakh children. Dr B P Mandoli, State Nodal Officer for Samagra Shiksha Uttarakhand, said the program gives children space to understand their emotions, build relationships and navigate challenges as part of their everyday school experience.
What We Know
- NCERT has honoured Tripura and Uttarakhand for integrating children's mental health and wellbeing into public education.
- Uttarakhand's 'Anandam Pathyacharya' program embeds wellbeing classes into the regular school timetable, delivered by government teachers.
- The program reaches approximately five lakh children in Uttarakhand, part of a combined nine lakh children across both states.
- Dr B P Mandoli, State Nodal Officer for Samagra Shiksha Uttarakhand, said the sessions help children build emotional and relationship skills.
What Is Still Unclear
- Specific criteria or form of the NCERT recognition.
- When the Anandam Pathyacharya program was first launched in Uttarakhand schools.
What Changed
- 4 Nov, 04:21 pmSignal detected: Uttarakhand's School Mental Health Program Wins National NCERT Recognition