International Health Talent Test: Dr. Panneru Yuvraj’s Vision to Transform India’s Youth.

*Hyderabad,* – Every year, millions of students across India compete in academic contests — Science Olympiads, Math Olympiads, Spelling Bees, and cultural competitions.
These platforms reward intelligence, memory, and subject knowledge.

But there’s one question no competition has ever asked before:
*”How much do you know about keeping yourself healthy?”*

That question sparked the creation of the *International Health Talent Test (IHTT)* — *India’s first-ever competitive health awareness assessment, launched by **Tri Nutro Care International*.

The Visionaries Behind the Movement

The IHTT is the brainchild of *Dr. P. Yuvaraj*, Founder & CEO of Tri Nutro Care International, an award-winning dietitian, international health advocate, and national tennis player.
He is joined by co-founders *Dietitian Supriya, **Mr. Mazhar, and **Mr. Prudhviraj*, forming a powerhouse team of health professionals, sportspeople, and social entrepreneurs.

*Dr. Yuvaraj* has spent years studying how poor health awareness silently destroys potential in young people — especially in underserved communities.
He saw that while academic achievements were celebrated, *basic health literacy was ignored*.

> “We have Olympiads for every subject under the sun, but none for the one subject that affects every human being — health. Without it, all other achievements crumble,” says Dr. Yuvaraj.

Why Health Needs a Stage Like This

Statistics paint a worrying picture:

* *75% of Indian adolescents* are physically inactive (WHO)
* *1 in 2 children under 5* suffer from malnutrition (UNICEF)
* Mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety, affect *1 in 5 teenagers*
* Poor hygiene habits still cause preventable diseases like diarrhea, responsible for *13% of under-five deaths in India*

While these numbers are alarming, they are rarely translated into *student action plans*.
Schools focus on academics and sports — but *everyday health knowledge* is often missing.

The IHTT fills this gap.

What Makes the IHTT Different*

The International Health Talent Test is *not a medical check-up* and *not an academic syllabus exam*.
It is a *practical life-skills competition*, designed to test and teach:

* Nutrition literacy — understanding balanced diets and food choices
* Mental well-being — how to manage stress, emotions, and peer pressure
* Hygiene practices — preventing illness through daily habits
* Lifestyle awareness — avoiding harmful addictions, improving physical fitness
* Community health responsibility — becoming an ambassador for well-being

The Historic Launch at ZPHS Shamshiguda

The first-ever IHTT was conducted at *Zilla Parishad High School, Shamshiguda*, marking a historic milestone in student health awareness.

The program began with an inspiring session by *Dr. P. Yuvaraj*, who addressed the students on:

* Importance of balanced diet and daily nutrition
* Mental health awareness and stress management
* Physical fitness and posture care
* Basic emergency first aid tips
* Effects of drugs, tobacco, and other harmful substances
* Hygiene and lifestyle habits for long-term well-being

As part of the initiative, *Dr. Yuvaraj also conducted a structured assessment to evaluate the students’ knowledge of their own health and the health of others, with a focus on **real-life questions related to physical health, mental health, wellness, safety, and standards of food habits*.

Following the session, students actively participated in the *International Health Talent Test*, answering practical, scenario-based questions designed to connect directly to their everyday lives.

### *More Than a Test — A Mission*

What truly sets the IHTT apart is its *built-in social mission*.
Participation in the program not only benefits the students taking part but also supports a broader goal — *helping underprivileged children gain better access to nutrition and health awareness*.

This means each student is:

1. *Learning to protect their own health*
2. *Helping another child live a healthier life*

> “When a student realizes that by attending this program, they are contributing to another child’s well-being, they learn empathy — the heart of social responsibility,” says co-founder *Dietitian Supriya*.

*Recognition, Rewards, and Healthy Competition*

Every participant receives a *Certificate of Participation*, recognized by Tri Nutro Care International.
This adds value to their *academic portfolio and resumes*.

For the first time, schools and colleges will also be competing for:

* *Health Impact Institution Award* – awarded to the school or college that demonstrates outstanding participation and performance
* *Group & Department Winners* – fostering healthy competition within institutions

Like a Science Olympiad, but with *life skills that last forever*.
The Road Ahead*

The ZPHS Shamshiguda launch is just the beginning.
The Tri Nutro Care International team has set its sights on *hundreds of schools and colleges* — across urban and rural India.
The goal is to *reach over 1 million students in the next five years*, creating a generation that:

* Eats right
* Thinks positive
* Stays active
* Avoids harmful habits
* Spreads health awareness in their communities

A Revolutionary Shift in Education

In an era where education often measures only memory and marks, the International Health Talent Test introduces a *new measure of success*:
*How well a student can care for themselves and others.*

> As Dr. Yuvaraj says: “A child who knows how to keep their mind and body healthy will succeed in anything — academics, sports, or life itself. That’s why health should be the first subject, not the last.”

From Shamshiguda to the rest of India, the IHTT is not just an event.
It is the start of a *youth health revolution* — one where every student is a health leader in the making.