Prime minister Narendra Modi will initiate a countrywide women and child health campaign, Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, on 17th September 2025, with the 8 th edition of Poshan Maah. This is a joint venture between the ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) and the ministry of women and child development (MoWCD). It is the largest of its kind in India. The campaign will finish on 2nd October 2025, and it will be used to promote the health, nutrition and well-being of the people of the country, with the emphasis on the early diagnosis of the diseases such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer, anaemia among other health issues.
Characteristics of Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan:
Scope of the Campaign:
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Massive mobilisation of women and children in the nation.
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Combined with Poshan Maah 2025 Joint action of MoHFW and MoWCD.
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Health, nutrition, and increasing awareness of people on important health matters.
Objectives:
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Early Detection and Timely Treatment: Aiming at NCDs, cancer, TB, anaemia, and sickle cell disease.
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Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles Promotion: Dwelling on the aspects of nutrition, menstrual hygiene, and mental health promotion.
Health Camps:
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Over 1 lakh health camps to be held between 17 th September-2 nd October 2025.
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Camping will be established in Community Health Centres (CHCs), district hospitals, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs all over the country.
Specialty Services at Camps:
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The camps will offer services like gynaecology, paediatrics, eye care, ENT, dental, dermatology and psychiatry services.
Disease Screening:
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Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs): Blood pressure, sugar and BMI test.
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Cancer Screening: Attention should be directed to screening of breast, cervical cancer, and oral cavity.
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Nutrition Support and Anaemia: Haemoglobin (Hb) testing, Iron Folic Acid (IFA) supplements, deworming, and Annaprashan (introduction to solid food) of infants.
Maternal & Child Health Services:
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Antenatal Care (ANC), growth monitoring, immunisation, and distribution of Mother-Child Protection (MCP) cards.
Nutrition Campaign:
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Operations of FSSAI Eat right campaign.
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Campaign demonstrations on recipes and nutritional advice.
Importance of the Abhiyaan:
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Health Empowerment: The project will improve the health of women and children by enabling them to have easy access to healthcare services, screening diseases, and education on nutrition.
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Community Partnerships: Through establishment of massive health camps, and the delivery of expert services, communities are directly involved in health and wellness initiatives through the campaign.
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Integrated Health Services: The whole-of-government policy is one that makes the many sectors actively participate and this increases the effectiveness of the initiative.
Conclusion:
Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan or The Swasth Nari, is a significant health program which aims at the prevention of the major health problems and treatment of them, and the promotion of nutrition, wellness, and lifestyle changes. This plan, along with Poshan Maah, will play a major role in enhancing the health of people, especially women and children in India. The campaign is extensive, which guarantees a far-reaching influence hence a major landmark in the fight against poor health and well-being in India.
