Overview

• Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar inaugurated the campaign at Indira Gandhi Model School in Pune, alongside other state officials and leaders.
• The health screening drive will cover over 1.66 crore children across Maharashtra, including 14 lakh students from schools and 20 lakh children from Anganwadis.
• Comprehensive examinations will identify conditions such as anemia, dental issues, heart diseases, tuberculosis, mental health disorders, and congenital disabilities, with free treatment provided under government health schemes.
• The initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Public Health Department, Education Department, Tribal Development Department, and Urban Development Department to ensure widespread implementation.
• Special attention will be given to developmental delays, learning disabilities, and adolescent mental health, with referrals to District Early Intervention Centres and counseling as needed.