Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Healthy Women, Empowered Family Campaign’ and the 8th ‘Nutrition Month’ on September 17, which will be a historic step towards strengthening healthcare and nutrition services for women, adolescents, and children.

This initiative is being led jointly by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MOWCD).

According to the statement, MOHFW will promote the delivery of preventive, promotional, and curative health services through health camps and facilities across the country, while MOWCD will integrate Nutrition Month activities with the campaign, organize women and adolescents through Anganwadi centers, and lead large-scale nutrition counseling and recipe demonstrations.

It stated that both ministries will also jointly run awareness campaigns on anemia prevention, balanced diet, and menstrual hygiene to ensure that the health and nutritional needs of women and adolescents are met in a holistic and integrated manner.

The ‘Healthy Women, Empowered Family Campaign’ aims to advance the Prime Minister’s vision of health, nutrition, wellness, and a developed India by 2047. This nationwide intensive campaign aims to provide women-centered preventive, promotional, and curative health services at the community level.

The statement said that it will strengthen screening, early identification, and treatment linkages for non-communicable diseases, anemia, tuberculosis, and sickle cell disease, while also promoting maternal, infant, and adolescent health through prenatal care, immunization, nutrition, menstrual hygiene, lifestyle, and mental health awareness activities.

According to the statement, the campaign will also inspire communities to adopt healthy lifestyles, with special emphasis on obesity prevention, improved nutrition, and voluntary blood donation.

The campaign will be held from September 17 to October 2, 2025, at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centers (CHCs), district hospitals, and other government health centers across the country.

It stated that over one lakh health camps will be organized, making it the largest health campaign for women and children in the country to date.

According to the statement, health camps will be organized daily at all government health facilities across the country.

Specialist services, including gynecology, pediatrics, eye, ENT, dental, dermatology, and psychiatry, will be made available through medical colleges, district hospitals, central government institutions, and private hospitals.

According to the statement, central government institutions such as AIIMS, defense and railway hospitals, ESIC hospitals, CGHS centers, and Institutions of National Importance (INI) will contribute to these efforts and ensure specialist services and continuous care to the last mile. Many private sector health facilities have also offered to support this initiative. This is expected to expand the scale, quality, and reach of the initiative.

The Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj will organize women through self-help groups and Panchayati Raj institutions.

The Ministry of Education will coordinate with schools and higher education institutions. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will help reach tribal communities. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will also provide assistance regarding persons with disabilities.

Additionally, the Ministries of Defense, Railways, Labour and Employment, AYUSH, Heavy Industries, Home Affairs, and others will organize health camps at their respective medical institutions.

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are government health and wellness centers in India, established under the Ayushman Bharat initiative. They were launched to transform existing sub-health centers and primary health centers, providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to local communities. The program aims to bring affordable and accessible medical care closer to people’s homes, with a focus on preventive and promotive health.

Community Health Centers

Community Health Centers are local, non-profit clinics that provide affordable primary care services to underserved populations. They originated in the 1960s as part of the U.S. War on Poverty to address healthcare access disparities in both rural and urban communities. Today, they remain a vital part of the public health infrastructure, offering comprehensive care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

AIIMS

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) is a group of autonomous public medical colleges and hospitals in India, renowned for being the country’s premier institution for medical education and research. The first and most prominent campus was established in New Delhi in 1956 as a center of excellence to elevate the standard of medical education in post-independence India.

ESIC hospitals

ESIC hospitals are part of India’s social security system, established under the Employees’ State Insurance Act of 1948 to provide comprehensive medical care to insured workers and their families. They represent a significant pillar of the country’s welfare state, offering a range of medical services from outpatient care to specialized treatment.

CGHS centers

CGHS centers (Central Government Health Scheme) are healthcare facilities established in India to provide comprehensive medical care to central government employees and pensioners. The scheme was launched in 1954 to replace the cumbersome system of medical reimbursement, offering integrated health services through a network of dispensaries and hospitals. It represents one of India’s oldest organized public health initiatives for government servants.

Institutions of National Importance

“Institutions of National Importance” is a formal designation in India for premier establishments that serve as vital centers of higher education, culture, and scientific research. These institutions, which include the IITs, IIMs, and the National Museum, are established or declared by an Act of Parliament. They are recognized for their critical role in national development and often have a rich history of contributing to the country’s academic and cultural advancement.

defense hospitals

“Defense hospitals” are specialized medical facilities established by military organizations to treat wounded personnel. Historically, they have been critical during wartime, with notable examples like the network of Union and Confederate hospitals during the American Civil War. These institutions are dedicated to providing acute and long-term care for service members, veterans, and their families.

railway hospitals

Railway hospitals are specialized medical facilities originally established by railway companies in the 19th and early 20th centuries to provide healthcare for their employees and passengers. They emerged from the need to care for injured railway workers and ensure the well-being of staff in often remote locations. While many have been integrated into public health systems, their legacy reflects the industrial era’s development of employer-provided medical care.