'Healthy Kids' textbooks launching next academic year statewide

Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced that "Healthy Kids" textbooks will be introduced in all schools starting the next academic year, focusing on physical education. Teacher training for these textbooks will occur during the school vacation. The "One Playground in One Panchayat" initiative aims to promote sports and reduce substance abuse among youth. The state has developed playgrounds in 196 panchayats and built 49 stadiums in the last eight years. A new model assigns one physical education teacher to two schools to address teacher shortages. The renovation of the Government School Ground in Vallappad includes various sports facilities and is funded by the state and local MLA contributions.