ILANTHALIR KAAPPOM ----- A Holistic

Approach

Objective
A preliminary proposal in conjunction with the invitation
from the State Planning commission Tamil Nadu Government
calling for innovative proposals in the Indian systems of
Medicine.
Target
Optimization of healthier body and mind in school going
kids in a holistic approach. The proposal is set to be inline
with the goals of NHM i.e Revitalization of Ayush systems
and rejuvenation of lifestyles
Introduction to the proposal
This proposal is about approaching the modern day
lifestyle changes that plays a major role in affecting the body
and mental health of school going children. The proposal is
set to provide achievable results by designing an innovative
program to target the children who are the pillars of the
future.
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jplk;gl nkQ;Qhdk; NruTkhl;lhh;
clk;ig tsh;f;Fk; cgha kwpe;Nj
clk;ig tsh;j;jid caph;tsh;j;NjNd.
What are we targeting ?
Obesity induced body and mental illnesses in school
going children.

Why are we targeting Obesity?

Malnourishment, the leading factor for over/ under
nourished kids prevails in India largely due to the lack of
public awareness in providing a balanced diet to the
children. Globalisation has lead to the introduction of
unhealthier food choices in the urban and rural areas
indirectly pushing them towards obesity.
Obesity is the main reason for
major Non
communicable
diseases
like
Cancers,
Diabetes,
Hypertension, Renal Impairments, Cardiac conditions, stress
induced mental impairments etc
The central and state governments of India have been
allocating crores of funds every year for the targeted goals in
the National Health Mission. This proposal aims to provide a
cost effective solution to reduce the financial burden of the
individual as well as the government.
As children are our future, investing in their health will
lead to high socio-economic returns and a healthier
workforce in future.
Statistics on Obesity in Children:
As per WHO 42 million are affected by obesity, among
them 31 million are living in developing countries. By 2020,
70 million people are estimated to be affected by obesity.
Every year 2.6 million people die as a result of being
overweight.
In Tamilnadu,

are overweight

one in five children

around 19 % of
children had higher BMI.3.6% of boys and 2.9% of
girls in the age group of 13-18 are affected by
obesity

17.8% of boys and

15.8 % of girls are estimated to be overweight.

Why Holistic Approach?

Major eating disorders like bulimia in children are
caused due to mental stress. Approaching the children
holistically (physical/ mental) is the only way to obtain the
desired goals. As mentioned by Thirumoolar in our siddha
literature, Thirumanthiram
kdkJ nrk;ikahdhy; ke;jpuQ; nrgpf;fNtz;lh
kdkJ nrk;ikahdhy; thAit Aah;j;jNtz;lh
kdkJ nrk;ikahdhy thrpia epWj;jNtz;lh
kdkJ nrk;ikahdhy ke;jpuKk; nrk;ikahNk.
Holistic approach is the applicable solution to nip the bud.
Solutions for prevention:
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gfw;WapNyhk;,,lJifapw; gLg;Nghk
%yQ;Nrh; fwpEfNuhk;,%j;j japh; cz;Nghk;
Kjdhspw; rikj;jfwp aknjdpD kUe;Njhk;
Qhye;jhd; te;jpbDk grpj;njhopa Tz;Nzhk;
cz;gjpU nghOnjhopa %d;WnghO Jz;Nzhk;
cwq;Ftjp uhnthopag; gfYwq;fQ; nra;Nahk;

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thioapsk; gpQ;nrhopaf; fdpaUe;jy; nra;Nahk;
ez;Gngw tz;l gpd;G FWeilAq; nfhs;Nthk;
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Based on the above verses, dietary changes, lifestyle
modifications, peaceful environment all play a significant
role in preventing obesity. So retrieving our traditional food,
exercises, lifestyle is the road to success.
Program Proposal:
Please refer to the enclosure-1
Stakeholders of this program
Kids, Parents, Healthcare Personnel,
Canteen Vendors, Farmers, TN Government

School

Staff,

Conclusion:
The above proposal is submitted in concurrence with
achieving our TamilNadu Chief Ministers goal of leading
TamilNadu in the pathway of tsk;, tsh;r;rp, mikjp, and
thereby a model state in India.
Neha;ehb Neha;Kjy;ehb mJjzpf;Fk;
tha;ehb tha;g;gr; nray;.