Vigyan Dhara : Sarvasya Aarogyam – June 2026 Edition is Out Now! Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, releases it’s June 2026 edition of Vigyan Dhara titled, ‘Sarvasya Aargoyam : Connecting Health, Nature & People’. This issue focuses on India's National One Health Mission (NOHM), highlighting the integration of human, animal, and environmental health to strengthen disease surveillance, preparedness, and response. It showcases the mission's progress, expert perspectives, state initiatives, data-sharing strategies, and innovations aimed at improving national health ecosystem. This edition includes: ➡️ Foreword by Dr (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, highlighting the growing interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health and emphasising the importance of the National One Health Mission (NOHM) in strengthening India's preparedness, resilience, and response to emerging health challenges. ➡️ Article on the "Implementation Phase of NOHM" by Dr Sangeeta Agarwal, Ms Arundhati Mohanty, and Ms Richa C. provides an overview of the mission’s journey from planning to implementation and its key achievements. ➡️ Perspectives from the Chairs of the Advisory & Review Committees – A collection of insights from Dr Dr Renu Swarup, Prof. N K Arora, Dr N. K. Dhamija, Dr Shikha Dixit, Dr. Vijay Chandru, Dr Praphul Chandra, Mr Jigar Doshi, Mr Ajay Nair, Dr Ravi Nanjundiah, Dr Vybhav G R. and Lt. Gen. Madhuri Kanitkar (Retd.) on guiding critical thematic areas of the Mission, outlining the opportunities, challenges, and strategic priorities for advancing the One Health approach in India. ➡️ State Highlights and Stakeholder This section showcases initiatives and experiences from states including Karnataka, Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Kerala, alongside perspectives from key stakeholders such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Central Zoo Authority, and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, illustrating the collaborative efforts driving One Health implementation across sectors. ➡️ Featured Interviews, offers insights from Dr. Rajan Khobragade Addl. Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Kerala and Dr Sampath Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya where they explore the evolution of One Health systems at the state level, highlighting cross-sectoral coordination, outbreak preparedness, community-based surveillance, and innovative approaches to addressing region-specific health challenges. ➡️ Mission Updates, and a One Health Comic gives an updates on NOHM progress, and engaging outreach to promote awareness of the One Health approach. Read the full Vigyan Dhara on https://lnkd.in/gjmGTXzb Arundhati Mohanty | Darshan Narayan | B. Chagun Basha | Dr. Sabita Yadav | Suryanjay Singh |
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