- PM Modi launched Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan and 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah on 17 September 2025.
- 15 lakh+ women beneficiaries received direct cash benefits under PMMVY.
- The initiative is jointly implemented by MWCD and MoHFW.
- Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi joined via webcast from Raipur and visited Anganwadi Centre in Nimora village.
- Reviewed ECCE activities and progress of the Facial Recognition System (FRS).
- Both initiatives align with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasising women’s health and preventive care.
Source: PIB Press Release
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (17 September–2 October 2025) along with the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah (17 September–16 October 2025) from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. As part of the initiative, cash benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) were directly transferred to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries across the country.
The Abhiyaan is a joint effort of the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), aimed at strengthening convergence in health and nutrition services for women and children.
Union Minister for Women & Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, joined the launch via webcast from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, alongside the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. On this occasion, a mega health camp was also organised in Raipur.
Later, Smt. Annpurna Devi visited an Anganwadi Centre in Nimora village (Raipur) with State WCD Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade. She interacted with women beneficiaries and Anganwadi workers, reviewing Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) activities and assessing the progress of the Facial Recognition System (FRS), which has shown notable improvement in the state.
Speaking at the event, she highlighted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, women’s health and empowerment have become a national priority. She expressed happiness over the transfer of benefits to more than 15 lakh women under PMMVY, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to ensure no woman is deprived of care due to lack of awareness or resources.
The Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan focuses on women-centric preventive healthcare and forms part of the larger goal of building a healthy, empowered India by 2047 (Viksit Bharat 2047). Complementing this, the Rashtriya Poshan Maah promotes nutrition awareness, early childhood care, adoption of local diets, and digital integration in service delivery. Together, these initiatives underscore the belief that women’s health is the foundation of strong families and a stronger nation.
Key Highlights in Table Form
| Event/Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| Occasion | Launch of Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan & 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah |
| Date | 17 September 2025 |
| Venue | Dhar, Madhya Pradesh (Launch by PM) & Raipur, Chhattisgarh (webcast & events) |
| PMMVY Benefits | Over 15 lakh beneficiaries received direct cash transfers |
| Ministries Involved | Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) & Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) |
| Union Minister’s Role | Smt. Annpurna Devi joined launch via webcast, visited Anganwadi in Nimora village |
| Other Dignitaries | CM of Chhattisgarh Shri Vishnu Deo Sai; State WCD Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade |
| Focus Areas | Women’s preventive health, early childhood care, nutrition, local diets, digital convergence |
| Vision | Contribution towards Viksit Bharat 2047 |
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