PM Modi launches ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ (Healthy Women, Empowered Family) campaign at an event in Dhar in Madhya Pradesh on September 17, on his 75th birthday.

Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

• Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD).

• It is aimed at strengthening healthcare services for women and children across India, with a focus on improving access, quality care, and awareness. 

• It encourages active participation from private hospitals and healthcare professionals to foster inclusive healthcare delivery.

• More than one lakh health camps will be organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres, and other healthcare facilities and will actively promote nutrition, health awareness, and overall family well-being.

• It will be held till October 2, 2025.

• The campaign supports government’s broader goal of building healthier families and aligns with national priorities for inclusive development, leveraging platforms such as anganwadis to amplify outreach and sustainability in maternal and child health programmes.

Key pillars of the campaign:

1) Comprehensive Screenings

• Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) prioritises women’s health by providing comprehensive health screenings and services tailored to their needs. 

• Through health camps and other related initiatives, the campaign offers screenings for conditions like dermatological concerns, hypertension, anaemia, reproductive health issues, breast and cervical cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, and sickle cell disease, with specialised counselling in tribal areas.

• It aims to address gaps identified in national health surveys, ensuring early detection and treatment to improve women’s health across urban and rural areas.

• The initiative involves specialists like gynaecologists, surgeons, and dentists, supported by district hospitals, to ensure accurate diagnosis and follow-up care, addressing health disparities identified in national surveys.

2) Maternal and Child Care

• SNSPA will focus on maternal and child care to strengthen family well-being, integrating with initiatives like Mission Poshan 2.0. 

• The campaign strengthens maternal and child health by providing antenatal care (ANC) checkups, counselling, and distribution of Mother and Child Protection (MCP) cards to monitor health progress.

• Immunisation services for pregnant women and children are a key focus, conducted through Anganwadis and health centres in alignment with Poshan 2.0.

• With a focus on preventive care and nutrition awareness, SNSPA aims to reduce maternal and child mortality rate.

3) Foster Behaviour Changes 

• The Abhiyaan drives behavioural change by educating communities on essential health issues such as menstrual hygiene, balanced nutrition, and overall wellness. 

• Through workshops and awareness programmes at anganwadis during Poshan Maah, the campaign empowers women with the knowledge to make informed health choices.