Launch date: 11 May 2026
Launch place: New Delhi
Launching bodies: ICMR and ICAR
ICMR full form: Indian Council of Medical Research
ICAR full form: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Type of programme: National mission-mode programme
Main shift: From curative to preventive healthcare
Number of biofortified crop varieties developed by ICAR: 203
Biofortification means: Increasing nutrient content of crops
Key focus areas: Biofortified crops, integrated farming, farm worker health, One Health, malnutrition, non-communicable diseases
Examples of non-communicable diseases: Diabetes, hypertension, cancer
One Health links: Human health, animal health, environmental health
Integrated farming combines: Crops, livestock, fisheries, allied activities
FAQ
Q1: What does SEHAT stand for?
A: SEHAT stands for Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation.
Q2: Who launched SEHAT and when?
A: ICMR and ICAR launched it on 11 May 2026 in New Delhi.
Q3: What is biofortification?
A: It is a method to increase the nutrient content of crops through breeding or other farming techniques.
Q4: How many biofortified crop varieties has ICAR made?
A: ICAR has developed 203 biofortified crop varieties.
Q5: What is the One Health concept?
A: One Health is an approach that links human health, animal health, and environmental health together.