Ilanthalir- 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:
Optimisation of healthier body and mind in school going kids in a holistic approach.
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 in a holistic
manner. The proposal is set to provide achievable results by designing an innovative
program to target the children who are the pillars of the future.
** Udambal azhiyil..Thirumoolar
What are we targeting ?
Obesity induced body and mental illnesses in school going children.
Why are we targeting Obesity?
Obesity is known to cause 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 Nation Health Mission. This proposal aims to provide a
cost effective solution to reduce the financial burden of the individual as well as the
governments. 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:

WHO
ASIA
India
Tamilnadu
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, Thirumandiram
Manamanadhu semmaiyaanal.10
holistic approach is the applicable solution to nip the bud.
Solutions for prevention:
Padhaartha gunasindhamani*
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:
training program for medical & school staff /parents at regular intervals
Distribution of IEC materials
Screening and identification of obesity in school children
Holistic approach to target the children with obesity (traditional food/physical & mental
exercises, )
Siddha medicines (if necessary)
Rewarding the achievers to motivate further.
Reevaluating the program for efficiency every year and modify accordingly.

Involved players:

Kids, Parents, Healthcare Personnel, School Staff, Canteen

Vendors, Farmers, TN Government

Conclusion:
The above proposal is submitted in concurrence with achieving our TamilNadu Chief
Ministers goal of leading TamilNadu in the pathway of** valam, valarchi, amaithi and
thereby a model state in India.
Noi naadi*