The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a digital portal under the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP) to promote healthy lifestyles among adolescents. Developed by the Department of Medical, Health and Family Welfare, the portal — apshwp.ap.gov.in — is accessible in both Telugu and English, making it easier for students to register and engage with the platform.
The initiative has been implemented in collaboration with several organisations, including the National Health Mission, Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram, AP AIDS Control Society, State Council of Educational Research and Training, the Department of Women and Child Welfare, AIIMS Mangalagiri, and UNICEF.
As part of the rollout, selected teachers and lecturers from government high schools and junior colleges are undergoing training to help familiarise students with the portal and its benefits.
The platform provides a wide range of digital learning resources, including videos, presentations, and documents. It covers key topics such as metabolic health, road safety, HIV/AIDS awareness, nutrition and lifestyle, mental health, and anaemia.
In addition, the portal features quizzes and online assessments on subjects including HIV/AIDS prevention, the harmful effects of substance abuse, mental health, diabetes, non-communicable diseases, child rights and protection, prevention of child marriage, road safety, and menstrual hygiene. Students will receive certificates based on their performance in these assessments.
State Minister for Health and Medical Education Satyakumar Yadav said the SHWP is the first initiative of its kind under Ayushman Bharat to be fully digitised and launched. He added that the programme is aimed at creating awareness among adolescents aged 13 to 19, in line with the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
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