Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: PM Modi Launches India’s Largest Women & Child Health Drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ on September 17, 2025, along with the 8th edition of Poshan Maah, marking India’s largest-ever mobilisation drive for women and child health. The campaign, jointly led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), aims to improve preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare services for women, adolescent girls, and children across the nation.

This article provides a detailed overview of the Abhiyaan, its objectives, key initiatives, and significance, along with the role of different stakeholders.

What is Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan?

The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (Healthy Women, Empowered Families Campaign) is a nationwide health initiative focusing on:

• Women’s health and nutrition

• Adolescent girls’ wellness

• Maternal and child healthcare

It brings together multiple ministries, government departments, and stakeholders under a convergence model to provide health screenings, awareness sessions, and specialist care at both rural and urban levels.

Key Features of the Abhiyaan

1. Nationwide Health Camps

• Over 1 lakh health camps to be organised between September 17 and October 2, 2025.

• Camps to be conducted at government health facilities, community centres, and schools.

2. Comprehensive Health Screenings

The initiative covers:

• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions.

• Cancer screenings (cervical, breast, oral).

• Anaemia and malnutrition testing.

• Tuberculosis (TB) and sickle cell disease screening.

• Maternal and reproductive health check-ups.

3. Nutrition & Awareness Drives

• Counselling on balanced diets, breastfeeding, and child nutrition.

• Promotion of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls.

• Sessions on mental health and lifestyle diseases.

4. Specialist Medical Services

Services offered in partnership with:

• AIIMS, ESIC, CGHS facilities, district hospitals, and medical colleges.

• Fields: Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Dentistry.

• Private hospitals and NGOs invited to participate.

5. Grassroots Participation

The Abhiyaan mobilises:

• ASHA workers

• Anganwadi workers

• Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs)

• Self-help groups (SHGs)

• Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)

• MY Bharat youth volunteers

6. Digital Health Integration

Beneficiaries will be linked to:

• Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA)

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

7. AYUSH-Based Wellness Activities

• Yoga camps

• Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathy awareness sessions

Ministries Involved in the Campaign

Apart from MoHFW and MoWCD, the campaign is supported by:

• Ministry of Rural Development

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

• Ministry of Tribal Affairs

• Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

• Ministry of Defence and Railways

• Ministry of Ayush

This convergence ensures maximum outreach and awareness.

Why is Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan Important?

1. Women’s Health = Family Health: A healthy woman leads to a healthy child and stronger family unit.

2. Early Detection of Diseases: Screening for cancer, TB, anaemia, and NCDs will reduce long-term healthcare burdens.

3. Grassroots Mobilisation: Involving ASHA and Anganwadi workers ensures the reach of health services in rural India.

4. Digital Health Ecosystem: Linking beneficiaries with ABHA and PM-JAY ensures continuity of care.

5. Vision 2047: Supports the Prime Minister’s vision of a healthy, fit, and developed India by 2047.

Role of Jan Bhagidari (People’s Participation)

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda emphasised that Jan Bhagidari (public participation) is key to making the Abhiyaan a success. Private hospitals, NGOs, and youth volunteers are encouraged to contribute to this national health movement.

Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan and Poshan Maah 2025

The campaign is launched alongside Poshan Maah 2025 (Nutrition Month), focusing on:

• Eliminating malnutrition among children

• Promoting balanced diets

• Awareness on micronutrient deficiencies

Together, these initiatives represent a holistic approach to nutrition and health.

Conclusion

The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan is a landmark step towards improving women and child healthcare in India. By combining preventive healthcare, nutrition awareness, grassroots participation, and digital integration, the campaign addresses both immediate health concerns and long-term wellness goals.

Aligned with Poshan Maah 2025, this initiative not only ensures better health outcomes but also strengthens the foundation of Swasth Bharat, Viksit Bharat (Healthy India, Developed India) by 2047.

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