AI SummaryHaryana government runs Sehat Scheme for school going children. Under this scheme, the state govt. carries out free health check-ups of around 25 lakh school children twice a year. Sehat Scheme full form is School Education Haryana's Health and Treatment Yojana, and the scheme runs under Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
Sehat Scheme was launched on Teachers' Day, 5 September 2022, by the then Governor of Haryana, Bandaru Dattatreya. The launch took place at a state-level programme organised by the School Education Department in Panchkula. The scheme was started to keep a track of the health of school children and make sure they stay healthy while they study.
Haryana Sehat Scheme 2026
Sehat Scheme is a school health scheme that runs under Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Under this scheme, health check-ups of around 25 lakh school children are carried out 2 times in a particular year. The scheme was announced on the occasion of Teachers' Day, 5 September 2022, by the then Governor Bandaru Dattatreya. At the same event, the governor also felicitated 93 teachers for their outstanding work in the field of education.
Former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya said the country was remembering the eminent diplomat, great scholar, ideal teacher and former President Bharat Ratna, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birthday is celebrated as Teachers' Day. He also remembered his own teachers and said their words guided not only his personal but also his political journey. Education Minister said the state government has taken many steps to make the quality of education better.
Health Check-ups of School Children in Sehat Yojana
Under Sehat Scheme, health check-ups of 25 lakh school children are carried out 2 times in a particular year. Sehat Yojana full form is School Education Haryana's Health and Treatment Yojana. The scheme has been launched under Ayushman Bharat Yojana and is being implemented from the next academic year.
To make the scheme work well, 8,876 teachers have been trained as health and wellness ambassadors in the state. These teachers help in carrying out the health check-ups and make sure students and their families know about the scheme.
Data to be Uploaded on e-Upchar Portal
Data collected during the medical tests conducted on children is uploaded on e-Upchar portal of Haryana state and these details can be accessed from anywhere. e-Upchar portal is the Hospital Management Information System of Haryana, run by the Health Department of Haryana government. For the official scheme details and updates, eligible people can visit the official Ayushman Bharat Haryana portal.
Highlights of Sehat Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Scheme | Sehat Scheme |
| Sehat Full Form | School Education Haryana's Health and Treatment |
| Announced by | Then Governor of Haryana |
| Date of Announcement | 5 September 2022 (Teacher's Day) |
| Implementation Year | 2023-2024 academic year onward |
| Who are Beneficiaries | School Going Children |
| Data of Beneficiaries | At e-Upchar portal |
| Objective | To carry out health check-up of school going children |
| Date of Medical Check-up | 2 times in a year |
| Number of Beneficiaries | 25 lakh |
| Sehat is a subscheme of | Ayushman Bharat Yojana |
FAQ's
What is Sehat Scheme?
Sehat Scheme is a health scheme of Haryana government for school going children. Under this scheme, free health check-ups of around 25 lakh school children are carried out twice a year.
Who launched Sehat Scheme?
Sehat Scheme was launched by the then Governor of Haryana, Bandaru Dattatreya, on Teachers' Day, 5 September 2022.
How many children get health check-ups under Sehat Scheme?
Around 25 lakh school children get health check-ups twice a year under Sehat Scheme.
Where is the health data of children uploaded?
The health data of children is uploaded on e-Upchar portal of Haryana state, which can be accessed from anywhere.