PM Modi launches “Healthy Women, Empowered Family” and 8th National Nutrition Month Campaigns
Dehradun/Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the “Healthy Women, Empowered Family” campaign along with the 8th National Nutrition Month from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. On this occasion, he also laid the foundation stone for several development projects and addressed a large public gathering.
The health campaign will run nationwide from September 17 to October 2, covering Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centers (CHCs), district hospitals, and other government health facilities. With over one lakh health camps planned across the country, it is being described as the largest health campaign for women and children in India so far. Health camps will be conducted daily at government health centers during this period.
In Dehradun, Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually joined the national launch event. They also inaugurated the state-level program at the Government Doon Medical College, where they visited stalls and interacted with participants.
Speaking to reporters, the Governor emphasized the central role of women’s health in nation-building. “Only a healthy and aware woman can give a new direction to society. This campaign lays the foundation for strengthening both family and society,” he said. He appealed to citizens to actively participate and transform it into a people’s movement, ensuring every woman has access to quality healthcare and can live with dignity, safety, and good health.
He further noted that Prime Minister Modi’s vision reflects his deep commitment to women empowerment, youth, farmers, and the poor. The Governor said that India is steadily moving towards becoming a developed, self-reliant nation and a global leader by 2047. Calling for the promotion of Swadeshi practices, he added that Uttarakhand’s women self-help groups and local enterprises could trigger a new revolution by focusing on quality, branding, and indigenous products.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who extended birthday greetings to the Prime Minister on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, praised his leadership. “Under the Prime Minister’s guidance, India has witnessed inclusive development, and Uttarakhand has consistently received his support in major projects such as the Chardham initiative and expansion of air connectivity,” he said.
The Chief Minister highlighted PM Modi’s unwavering support during natural disasters, mentioning the Raini, Joshimath, Silkarya, and recent calamities, where assistance from the Centre proved crucial. He urged women across Uttarakhand to benefit from the ongoing health campaign, reiterating that women have played a vital role in the state’s development, particularly in sectors like self-employment and homestays. “It is essential for women to remain healthy in order to continue driving social and economic progress,” he added.
CM Dhami also informed that pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri shrines has resumed, while the Yamunotri route will be reopened shortly.
The event in Dehradun witnessed the participation of several dignitaries, including Cabinet Ministers Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, Rekha Arya, MP Mala Rajyalakshmi Shah, MLAs Khajan Das, Vinod Chamoli, Savita Kapoor, Suresh Gadiya, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, along with a large number of citizens and health officials.
