The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched the ambitious ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ campaign aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of women and children across the municipal limits. Launched on September 17, 2025, the campaign has already benefited 3,862 individuals through comprehensive health check-ups and specialist consultations in its initial days. The drive is scheduled to continue until October 2, emphasizing preventive, promotive, and curative care for key vulnerable groups.
Key Highlights Of The ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ Campaign
Wide Reach And Beneficiary Coverage
On the opening day, 1,450 women received general health check-ups, while 1,454 underwent cancer screening. Pediatric care reached 1,946 children, with specialized expertise available in gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, psychiatry, and dentistry.
Multiple Healthcare Centers Involved
The campaign organizes medical camps across three municipal hospitals, two maternity and child hospitals, and 26 urban primary health centres, ensuring accessible healthcare at the community level.
Focused Health Screenings And Counseling
Women are screened for hypertension, diabetes, cancer, anemia, and tuberculosis. Adolescents and children receive nutrition checks, vaccinations, and disease detection services, complemented by counseling on maternal and child health.
Additional Health Initiatives
Beyond screenings, the campaign includes awareness drives on organ donation, blood donation camps, and support for preparing Ayushman Bharat and ABHA health cards to streamline beneficiaries’ access to healthcare services.
Community Engagement And Participation
The campaign has seen enthusiastic participation from women and children, with NMMC urging all women in Navi Mumbai to avail the free services for themselves and their families.
Government And Expert Endorsements
NMMC Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde highlighted the campaign’s role in building stronger, healthier families, aligning with national health goals. Medical Health Officer Dr. Prashant Jawade acknowledged the robust outreach and emphasized continuing efforts towards early detection and prevention.
National Alignment And Broader Health Goals
The initiative aligns with the nationwide Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
It supports the government’s vision of inclusive development by focusing on women’s health, maternal and child care, nutrition, and non-communicable disease prevention.
Campaign activities contribute to goals of reducing disease burden, enhancing health literacy, and promoting healthier lifestyles.
How The Campaign Works
Health camps provide free screenings, specialist consultations, and preventive care services.
Awareness programs educate communities about critical health issues and encourage voluntary health practices like blood donation and organ donation.
Digital initiatives facilitate issuance of health identity cards for efficient healthcare access.
Looking Ahead
The ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ campaign represents a milestone in community health outreach in Navi Mumbai. With ongoing efforts till October 2, it promises to uplift health standards for thousands more women and children, fostering empowered families and healthier communities.
The campaign’s integrated approach demonstrates how targeted health interventions combined with government schemes can create meaningful impact at the grassroots, serving as a model for other cities and states.
Sources: Free Press Journal, NMMC official statements, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, PIB Press Releases, Times of India.
