The State-level launch of the ‘Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ and Seva Pakhwada was held today at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, in the presence of Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, and Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Dev Sai.

During the programme, dignitaries listened to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who launched the nationwide campaign from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. In his address, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of prioritizing women’s health, preventing serious illnesses, and spreading awareness through large-scale outreach initiatives.

Following the inaugural event, Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi visited the exhibition, where various departments showcased schemes and initiatives related to the health and nutrition of women and children.

Later, accompanied by State Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, the Union Minister visited the Anganwadi Centre at Nimora. After the inspection, she interacted with the media and stated:
“Through the Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, our priority is to spread awareness about women’s health issues and ensure the availability of healthcare services. It is the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to provide better healthcare to every woman and child and to secure a healthier future generation. Alongside this, the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah has also commenced today.”

The launch programme was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao, Minister for Technical Education Guru Khuswant Saheb, Member of Parliament from Raipur Shri Brijmohan Agrawal, State Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, as well as public representatives and senior officials of the State and Central Government.

As part of the Seva Pakhwada, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, counselling sessions, and community outreach activities will be organized across the State until 2nd October. The Government of India firmly believes that “a healthy woman is the foundation of a strong family and a strong society.”

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