Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan to be Launched by PM Modi on 17th September

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a national campaign titled “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” on 17th September. It will be a significant public health campaign that will coincide with the beginning of the 8th National Poshan Mash (Nutrition Month) in an attempt to improve the health and nutrition of women and children in India.

More than 1 Lakh Health Camps in India

The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan is a 16-day mega drive, which is the largest-ever health outreach in the history of India to target women and children. It is planned to organise over 1 lakh health camps in Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), district hospitals, and other government health facilities.

These camps will offer screening tests and check-up of non-communicable ailments such as cancers, anemia, tuberculosis and sickle cell disease. Women and children will be provided with free specialist services (gynaecology, paediatrics, eye, ENT, dental, dermatology, and psychiatry) through medical colleges and major hospital networks (including AIIMS, Defence, Railways, ESIC, CGHS centres, and partners).

Joint Effort in Health and Nutrition

The campaign is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). Both ministries will generate awareness on healthy dieting, disease prevention, and the significance of frequent checkups. Poshan Maah related activities like nutrition counselling, recipe demonstration, menstrual hygiene, and balanced diet and anaemia prevention activities will take place through Anganwadi centres and grassroots volunteers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on mother and child health, immunization, and mobilizing communities towards healthier lifestyle habits, e.g. obesity prevention campaigns and blood donation events. The large-scale campaign will be supported by community health mobilisers such as ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, youth volunteers, self-help groups, representatives of urban and rural bodies, and so forth. 

A Healthier, Stronger Bharat

Health Minister JP Nadda described this as the biggest Jan Bhagidaari (public involvement) health initiative in India, and he invited all private hospitals and health professionals to take part in the drive. The campaign highlights the vision of the government to have a healthier, nutrition-strong, and empowered India by 2047.

Why This Campaign in India

Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' and Poshan Maah mark a new milestone in the public health, particularly of women and children. The fact that the focus is on free testing, lifestyle awareness, prevention of anemia, and nutrition will make sure that the campaign will reach even the most underserved families. 

The expected members of the parliament, state ministers, and leaders of the local communities are expected to be actively engaged in the process, which enhances the healthy, empowered family drive in India.  

For more info about the latest updates and steps, visit the official PBI Communication website or visit any nearby government health facilities from 17th September to 2nd October.