9 and 10 October 2026 | Jaipur, Rajasthan
Convened by SHARP NGO | Event Partner: Lavender Health Care
3rd Edition | Health & Wellbeing

National School Health Conference 2026

The Kaavad of Health & Wellbeing
Open Conversations | Unfold Solutions | Strengthen Communities
Thank you for making the conference a success.

Conference concluded | 9 and 10 October 2026

Two days of dialogue, creativity and collaboration for healthier schools and communities.

Dates: 9 and 10 October 2026Venue: 9 Oct: Rajasthan International Centre, JaipurDay 2: 10 Oct: World Mental Health Day | App Launch
Convened by SHARP NGO   |   Event Partner: Lavender Health Care
~700Delegates participated
75+Speakers and panelists
10Thematic panel discussions
2 DaysConference and World Mental Health Day app launch

Thank you to our delegates, speakers, students, schools, partners and organising team. The 2026 conference has concluded. New delegate, visitor and pass registrations are closed.

Conference Moments

Photographs from NSHC 2026

Dialogue, student performances, recognition and the World Mental Health Day app launch. Select a photograph to view it in full.

Ceremonial lamp lighting at the Third National School Health Conference 2026.
Ceremonial lamp lighting at the Third National School Health Conference 2026.
Ms. Rukmani Riar, IAS, Commissioner of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, addresses the Third National School Health Conference 2026.
Ms. Rukmani Riar, IAS, Commissioner of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, addresses the Third National School Health Conference 2026.
Students present a choir performance, celebrating creativity and wellbeing.
Students present a choir performance, celebrating creativity and wellbeing.
Dr. Puran Prakash Sharma, Founder, SHARP NGO, delivers the keynote address.
Dr. Puran Prakash Sharma, Founder, SHARP NGO, delivers the keynote address.
Mr. Naveen Jain addresses delegates on school-based child safety awareness.
Mr. Naveen Jain addresses delegates on school-based child safety awareness.
Panelists discuss school health and community-driven nutrition.
Panelists discuss school health and community-driven nutrition.
School Counsellors App launch on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2026.
School Counsellors App launch on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2026.
A School Health Award is presented during the conference.
A School Health Award is presented during the conference.
A Kathak performance brings creative expression into the conference programme.
A Kathak performance brings creative expression into the conference programme.
PMag performs "Life is Good - Life is Beautiful", an EDM performance at the Third National School Health Conference 2026.
PMag performs "Life is Good - Life is Beautiful", an EDM performance at the Third National School Health Conference 2026.
9 and 10 October 2026 | Jaipur

A shared commitment to healthier schools.

The third National School Health Conference brought together educators, health professionals, government representatives, foundations and CSR partners for practical conversations on school health and holistic wellbeing.

9 October | Rajasthan International Centre

National dialogue and collaboration

Around 700 delegates and over 75 speakers and panelists participated in the conference.

  • Inaugurated by Ms. A. Dhanalakshmi and Ms. Rukmani Riar
  • Keynote address by Dr. Puran Prakash Sharma, Founder, SHARP NGO
  • Mr. Naveen Jain shared experiences on school-based child safety awareness
  • Ten thematic panels across two auditoriums, abstract presentations and School Health Awards
Culture, creativity and wellbeing

Learning through art and expression

  • SHARP's Kaavad Mental Health Project highlighted Rajasthan's traditional storytelling art as a medium for emotional wellbeing conversations
  • Students from various schools presented choir performances
  • College students presented Kathak, music and a fashion show centred on mental health
  • The fashion show featured students of ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur
  • A live musical performance by PMag complemented the programme
Launched 10 October 2026 | World Mental Health Day

School Counsellors App & Portal

Dr. Puran Prakash Sharma, Founder, SHARP NGO, launched the School Counsellors App and schoolmentalhealth.in as part of the conference's second-day programme.

Dr. Puran Prakash Sharma launches the School Counsellors App with SHARP team members
School Counsellors App launch on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2026.
Supporting school wellbeing

Continuing the conversation beyond the conference

The app and portal aim to support school counsellors in strengthening student mental health and wellbeing.

Visit schoolmentalhealth.in >
9 October 2026 | Programme Archive

2026 Conference Programme Archive.

Ten thematic panels across two auditoriums, followed by a joint awards ceremony, a fashion show by students of ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur, the closing ceremony and a live performance by PMag.

Auditorium 1

Time
Programme
9:00-9:45 AM
Registration
9:45-10:30 AM
Inauguration
10:30-11:00 AM
Kaavad Project Presentation - SHARP NGO
11:00-11:50 AM
Panel 2: Understanding Mental Health Awareness, Stigma Reduction, Early Identification, Coping Strategies & Access to Support Systems
11:50 AM-12:30 PM
Panel 4: Technology for Health and Wellbeing - Digital Health, Telemedicine, AI and Health-Tech Innovation
12:30-1:00 PM
Guest of Honour - Speech
1:00-2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00-2:50 PM
Panel 7: Tobacco, Substance Use Prevention & Healthy Youth Choices - Prevention Strategies, Awareness, De-addiction Support, Policy Measures & Peer Influence
2:50-3:30 PM
Panel 9: Health, Environment & Sustainable Wellbeing - Building Healthier Communities for a Changing World

Auditorium 2

Time
Programme
9:00-9:45 AM
Registration
9:45-10:30 AM
Kathak Performance / Live Screening; Musical by students of Gyan Vihar World School
10:30-11:20 AM
Panel 1: Life Skills - Reproductive Health, Menstrual Health Management (MHM), and Health & Mental Health Awareness
11:20 AM-12:10 PM
Panel 3: Community-Driven Nutrition Programs, Strengthening Food Security, Nutritional Standards and Policy for Sustainability
12:10-1:00 PM
Panel 5: Responsible AI - Ethics, Governance, Sustainability & Trust in Artificial Intelligence
1:00-1:40 PM
Panel 6: Safe Schools, Safe Children - Building Physically and Emotionally Safe Learning Environments
1:40-2:30 PM
Lunch
2:30-3:10 PM
Panel 8: Families as Partners in Wellbeing - Parental Involvement, Family Communication & Child Development
3:10-3:50 PM
Panel 10: Designing for Wellbeing - Physical & Digital Design for Mental Health and Inclusion
3:50-4:00 PM
Abstract Presentations

Joint Programme - Auditorium 1

Time
Programme
4:00-4:30 PM
Joint Awards Ceremony
4:30-5:00 PM
Fashion Show by Students of ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur
5:00-5:10 PM
Closing Ceremony
5:10-5:45 PM
Live Performance by PMag - "Life Is Good, Life Is Beautiful"

The published conference programme is retained here for reference. It is an archive of the programme announced before the event; actual timings and session arrangements may have varied.

Speakers & Panelists

Distinguished voices from across India

Distinguished speakers and panelists from leading organisations, government departments, universities, healthcare institutions, foundations and the CSR sector participated in the National School Health Conference 2026.

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Media Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the media organisations who supported wider awareness of school health, mental wellbeing and the National School Health Conference 2026.

Doordarshan
Plug Media
ALTV Rajasthan
TV100 National
Dainik Bhaskar
Punjab Kesari
Gyan Lakshya News
Udyog Aas Paas News
GKS News
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