TheGujarateducation department will merge academic and Health reports of government school students by incorporating health records into final mark sheets.
In a statement, the Gujarat government highlighted the purpose behind this data integration between the health and Education departments. The aim is to ensure the comprehensive Growth and development of every student, the statement read.
To get more accurate information on students health throughout the year, check-ups will be conducted every three months from this academic year. The final health report will then be included in the mark sheets or report cards, solidifying the integration of health, the statement said.
The launched a month-long check-up campaign under the School Health Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SHRBSK) programme. Over the next 30 days, over 1 crore students are expected to undergo comprehensive health check-ups.
Through this programme, the state government aims to provide free check-ups and diagnose ailments such as anaemia, Malnutrition, skin diseases, Learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other illnesses. A total of 992 mobile health teams will conduct check-ups for students at state schools, and those diagnosed will receive free treatment at government health institutions. The statement said Gujarat will pioneer the issuance of digital health cards to all students participating in the check-ups, making it the first state to implement such a system.