Five-day Live Interactive Series
“Promoting Healthy Lives: Preventing Deficiencies, Diseases and Developmental Delays ”
Date: Date: 17th – 21st August 2026
“Promoting Healthy Lives: Preventing Deficiencies, Diseases and Developmental Delays ”
Date: Date: 17th – 21st August 2026
Children's health, nutrition, and development are fundamental to their learning, participation, and overall well-being. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023–24) highlights both encouraging progress and continuing challenges in child health and nutrition, reinforcing the need for a life-course approach to health promotion and disease prevention. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 lays the foundation for prevention, early identification, intervention, rehabilitation, and inclusive education to ensure equitable learning opportunities for every child. Building on this foundation, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognises the close relationship between health and education and advocates holistic development by integrating health, nutrition, physical fitness, mental well-being, and socio-emotional learning within the educational ecosystem.
In this context, the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT is organising a five-day Live Interactive Series titled “Promoting Healthy Lives: Preventing Deficiencies, Diseases, and Developmental Delays” from 17th -21st August, 2026. The online sessions aim to enhance participants' understanding of preventive healthcare, nutrition, developmental monitoring, mental health, and inclusive educational practices.
This initiative will bring together experts from the fields of health, nutrition, child development, and education to promote a collaborative approach towards creating healthy, inclusive, and supportive learning environments where every child can learn, participate, and thrive.
Objectives
After completing the series, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concepts of deficiencies, diseases, and developmental delays, and their impact on children's health, learning, and development.
- Explain the role of nutrition in promoting healthy growth and development and preventing nutritional deficiencies
- Recognize early signs of developmental delays and facilitate timely referral and intervention.
- Promote healthy practices to prevent communicable and non-communicable diseases among school children.
- Strengthen healthy, safe, and inclusive school environments through collaboration with families, communities, and health systems.
Who Can Participate?
Anyone interested in understanding and promoting child health, with a focus on preventing deficiencies, diseases, and developmental delays. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
LIVE INTERACTIVE SERIES SCHEDULE
Dates: 17th – 21st August 2026
Timing: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Tentative Schedule
| Day & Date | Themes | Experts List | Video Link |
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| Day 1 Monday 17.8.26 |
Understanding Child Growth, Development, Deficiencies, Diseases & Developmental Delays |
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| Day 2 Tuesday 18.8.26 |
Nutritional Deficiencies: Prevention and Healthy Growth |
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| Day 3 Wednesday 19.8.26 |
Developmental Delays: From Early Identification to Timely Intervention |
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| Day 4 Thursday 20.8.26 |
Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases: Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles |
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| Day 5 Friday 21.8.26 |
Safety&Health: Equitable & Inclusive schools |
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIVE INTERACTIVE SERIES?
Attend the Live Interactive Series
Participants may watch the live sessions without registration from 17th August - 21st August, 2026 (12:45 pm to 01:45 pm) at the following platforms:
● PM eVidya ISL 31
● NCERT Official YouTube Channel
● NCERT OfficialYouTube Channel
Note: No meeting link will be provided for attending the sessions.
If you miss the live sessions, the session recordings will be available in the archive of the PM eVidya ISL 31 YouTube channel mentioned above.
HOW TO GET A CERTIFICATE
Participants who wish to obtain a certificate, equivalent to 8 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) / 0.5 credit points, must enroll in the DIKSHA course using the course link (will be updated on 31st August, 2026). Please follow the steps provided below or refer to the DIKSHA Enrollment Guidelines.
Step 1: Access DIKSHA
● Mobile: Download the DIKSHA App and the DIKSHA Courses App.
● Desktop/Laptop: Open the DIKSHA website: https://diksha.gov.in/index.html
Step 2: Register on DIKSHA
Register on the DIKSHA App and complete your profile. If you are already registered, you may skip this step.
Step 3. Access the Course
● Mobile: Open the DIKSHA Courses App and click on the Courses tab at the bottom-right corner.
● Desktop/Laptop: Open the DIKSHA website and click on the Courses tab on the home page.
Step 4. Enroll in the course
Use the DIKSHA course link (will be shared on 31st August, 2026) and enroll.
Step 5. Complete the Course
Complete all five modules of the course.
Step Step 6. Attempt the Final Assessment
Take the final Assessment. Participants must score 70% or above marks to be eligible for the certificate.
Step 7. Download the Certificate
Participants who complete all the course requirements will receive a digital certificate. The certificate will be available in their DIKSHA profile.
Support
● For Certificate-related queries, Click "Raise a Query", available in the top-left menu of your DIKSHA profile.
● For Live Interactive Series related queries: Email dai.ie@ciet.nic.in.
ORGANISING TEAM
Course Advisory:
Prof. P. Amerendra Bahera, Joint Director, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Course Coordinator:
Prof. Bharti Kaushik, Head MPD, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Academic support:
Dr Ram Niwas, Senior Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Dr. Anchal, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Ms. Shivani Bansal Moghe, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Dr. Poonam, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Mr. Rohit, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi