The programme will help keep a close watch on the health of school children, an official release said here today.

Under the programme, special teams would carry out medical check-ups of primary and middle school students for various ailments.

In addition, health education would also be imparted to school children and teachers by these specialised teams.

  

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First Published: Jul 16 2012 | 6:06 PM IST

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