Prime minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch a transformative initiative — ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ — on September 17, aligning it with the 8th edition of Poshan Maah. This landmark program focuses on empowering women, adolescent girls, and children with better health and nutrition. Here’s everything you need to know:
1. A Historic Step for Women’s Health
The Abhiyaan is designed to bridge healthcare gaps faced by women in rural and urban areas. It will focus on timely diagnosis, access to healthcare facilities, and spreading awareness about preventive care for women and girls.
2. Empowering Families Through Empowered Women
The name itself highlights the core idea — a healthy woman means a stronger family. The initiative recognizes that women’s health directly impacts children’s growth, family well-being, and overall community progress.
3. Integrated With Poshan Maah 2025
The launch coincides with the 8th Poshan Maah, a nationwide nutrition drive. This ensures a holistic approach — addressing malnutrition, anemia, and lifestyle-related health issues in women and children.
4. Focus on Adolescents and Mothers
Adolescent girls are often neglected when it comes to nutrition. This Abhiyaan will prioritize iron supplementation, awareness about menstrual health, and proper diet for teenage girls and mothers-to-be.
5. Special Emphasis on Child Nutrition
The program also addresses child stunting, wasting, and underweight issues. Initiatives like growth monitoring, mid-day meals, and nutrition counselling will be strengthened.
6. Community Participation at Its Core
The government plans to involve Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, and local health volunteers, making it a community-driven mission. Awareness campaigns, street plays, and workshops will be organized at the grassroots level.
7. Use of technology for Better Implementation
Digital tools will be used to track health indicators, maintain records, and monitor progress in real-time, ensuring transparency and accountability.
8. Aligning With India’s Vision 2047
This initiative is part of India’s larger vision of creating a healthy, self-reliant nation by 2047. By investing in women’s health today, the government aims to ensure a healthier and more productive population tomorrow.
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