The Education Ministry Plans to Introduce a Comic Book that has been Created by NCERT and UNESCO

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to launch 'Let's Move Forward' comic book by NCERT and UNESCO, promoting adolescent health. In line with Ayushman Bharat's School Health and Wellness Programme.

on Aug 29, 2023

The Education Ministry Plans to Introduce a Comic Book that has been Created by NCERT and UNESCO

Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will launch a comic book titled 'Let's move forward' developed jointly by NCERT and UNESCO.

According to the ministry, the newly released comic book aims to promote the health and wellbeing of adolescents. The book will be launched in New Delhi on Tuesday. It is in line with the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP) that was introduced as part of Ayushman Bharat.

SHWP is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Health and Family Welfare. Its goal is to provide health education and disease prevention, as well as better access to healthcare services in schools, according to an official at the Education Ministry.

The comic book ‘Let’s Move Forward’ covers crucial themes related to adolescent health and wellbeing, with an interactive approach that imparts essential life skills and health knowledge. It will be available in multiple languages, officials announced.

The launch of the comic book is expected to have a positive impact on schools and health departments throughout the country, helping to create a healthier and more empowered generation. The electronic version of the comic book will be accessible through the MoE, NCERT, UNESCO, and DIKSHA websites, according to the official.