Context:
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ on September 17. This nationwide campaign aims to strengthen healthcare and nutrition services for women, adolescent girls, and children across India. The campaign runs until October 2, 2025, aligned with Gandhi Jayanti.
About Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA):
The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) is a flagship health initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD).
· The campaign aims to strengthen maternal and child health services, focusing on women’s health, nutrition awareness, and preventive care.
Key Features:
· Comprehensive Health Screenings: Anaemia, hypertension, diabetes, reproductive health issues, breast and cervical cancer, TB, and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
· Health Camps: Over 1 lakh health camps at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and Community Health Centres.
· Digital Monitoring: A special digital portal, SASHAKT, for real-time tracking.
· Integration with Schemes: PM-JAY, ABHA, and Poshan 2.0.
Objectives:
· Improve Women’s Health: Comprehensive screenings and specialized care, especially in tribal and underserved areas.
· Promote Family Well-being: Maternal and Child Protection (MCP) cards, antenatal care, immunisation services, and education on menstrual hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle.
· Community Engagement: Lasting behavioural change through community-level engagement.
Other Relevant Schemes:
1. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK): Provides free antenatal, postnatal, and neonatal care, including transport, diagnostics, and medicines. Benefited over 16.6 crore since its 2014 expansion, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
2. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY): A conditional cash transfer scheme promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women, especially in rural areas. Over 11 crore beneficiaries by March 2025.
3. Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN): Offers zero-cost, respectful healthcare for pregnant women, sick newborns, and mothers up to 6 months post-delivery at certified facilities.
4. Mission Indradhanush: Launched in 2014 to boost immunisation for children and pregnant women under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Vaccinated 5.46 crore children and 1.32 crore women by Dec 2024.
5. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): Ensures 4 antenatal check-ups during pregnancy's first trimester to identify high-risk cases early.
6. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): Provides ₹5,000 maternity benefits for the first and second child (if girl) to support maternal health and promote girl child welfare.
7. Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan: Recognises and incentivises top 1,000 Gram Panchayats for excellence in improving maternal and child nutrition at the grassroots.
Conclusion:
The SNSPA is expected to significantly improve key health indicators, particularly reducing maternal mortality rates through comprehensive antenatal care, screenings, and immunizations. It contributes to Viksit Bharat 2047 by building resilient, healthy families through preventive care, digital tracking, and public awareness.
