Chhattisgarh is set to launch the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ (Healthy Woman, Empowered Family Campaign) and participate in National Nutrition Month. The central government’s initiative, running from September 17th to October 2nd, aims to improve the health and well-being of women and families. The National Nutrition Month 2025 will also be observed from September 17th to October 16th across the country. The Prime Minister will launch the campaign and Nutrition Month from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on September 17th.
The state-level launch in Chhattisgarh will take place at the Agriculture College Auditorium in Raipur. The Chief Minister will be the chief guest, and the Union Minister of Women and Child Development will preside. The campaign will feature over 7,500 health camps across Chhattisgarh. These camps will provide essential health screenings for women and children, including tests for high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, TB, and leprosy. Furthermore, the campaign includes prenatal check-ups, distribution of mother and child safety cards, vaccinations, and educational programs on nutrition and menstrual hygiene for adolescent girls.