PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant released the 'Swasthya Chintan' series of books for students from Class I to IV to promote healthy lifestyles among young children.
The 'Swasthya Chintan' books teach young learners essential daily life skills and effective communication techniques, empowering them to lead healthy and successful lives.
Developed by the Goa Education Development Council (GEDC), the series authored by Ayurvedic Physician Dr Aditya Barve and Dr Swati Anvekar simplifies complex medical knowledge into child-friendly language. It is also illustrated with engaging artwork to enhance understanding.
These books aim to impart essential knowledge on preventive healthcare and promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent non-communicable disease
"Teachers should familiarise themselves with the book before introducing it to students to ensure effective learning," CM said.
Sawant also announced plans to translate the book into various languages to broaden its reach
