PM Modi Launches ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyaan in Madhya Pradesh

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ (SNSP) Abhiyaan along with the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, at a grand public event in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. The occasion marked a milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen women’s and children’s health and empower communities through preventive and promotive healthcare. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav was present at the launch, while Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda joined virtually from Haryana, inaugurating multiple health camps in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini and Health Minister Smt. Arti Singh Rao. Union Ministers of State for Health Shri Prataprao Jadhav and Smt. Anupriya Patel attended the programme from Mumbai and Delhi, respectively, alongside local leaders and dignitaries.

India’s Largest Health Outreach for Women and Children

The SNSP Abhiyaan is India’s largest-ever health outreach programme, jointly spearheaded by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoWCD). The campaign will run from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, coinciding with Seva Pakhwada, and will involve the organisation of more than 10 lakh health camps across the country.

These health camps, set up at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), District Hospitals, and other government health facilities, will deliver comprehensive women-centric health services. The focus areas include:

• Screening, early detection, and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancers.

• Targeted interventions for anaemia, tuberculosis, and sickle cell disease.

• Promotion of maternal, child, and adolescent health through antenatal care, immunisation, nutrition, menstrual hygiene, lifestyle, and mental health awareness.

• Community mobilisation for adopting healthier lifestyles, with emphasis on obesity prevention, balanced nutrition, and voluntary blood donation.

Prime Minister’s Address: Women’s Health at the Core of Viksit Bharat

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister underlined the central role of women in national development.

“Our mothers and sisters, our Nari Shakti, are the foundation of our Rashtra Pragati (National Progress). If a mother is healthy, the entire family stays healthy. Therefore, this campaign is dedicated to mothers and sisters for their bright and healthy future,” he said.

PM Modi described Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar as a Maha Abhiyaan (mega campaign) to promote women-led development, one of the pillars of Viksit Bharat @2047. He emphasized the importance of early diagnosis for diseases like diabetes, hypertension, anaemia, and cancer, reiterating that all tests and medicines under the campaign will be free of cost.

He appealed to women, especially those from tribal regions, to actively avail the services. “Our resolve is that no mother or daughter should be left behind. Those who require further treatment can use the Ayushman cards, which act as a Suraksha Kavach (protective shield),” the PM added.

Highlight on Sickle Cell Elimination

The Prime Minister also highlighted government efforts towards combating sickle cell anaemia, a major health concern in tribal areas. During the event, he handed over the one croreth sickle cell card, symbolising a national mission for elimination of the disease.

He informed that over 5 crore people have already been screened under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Mission, launched in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, and lakhs of tribal lives have been saved through timely detection and treatment.

Government Schemes Supporting Women’s Health

PM Modi referred to several schemes that strengthen the government’s commitment to women’s well-being, including the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), launched in 2017.

• Over 4.5 crore pregnant women have benefitted under PMMVY.

• More than ₹19,000 crore has been directly transferred to their bank accounts to support maternal and child health.

• Significant strides are being made to reduce Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) as part of India’s developmental roadmap.

Madhya Pradesh’s Role in the Launch

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s decision to launch this transformative initiative from the tribal heartland of Dhar. He acknowledged that the past 11 years have seen historic progress, particularly in the area of women’s empowerment and healthcare accessibility.

A Landmark Step Towards Healthy and Empowered Families

The Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, in synergy with Rashtriya Poshan Maah, represents a comprehensive and community-driven model for women’s and children’s health. It combines medical outreach, preventive screenings, nutrition education, and awareness campaigns to ensure a healthier future for families and stronger communities.

As the campaign unfolds across the nation, it reinforces the vision of a Viksit Bharat, where Nari Shakti is both the foundation and the driving force of development.