Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik inaugurated the nationwide ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ campaign in Itanagar on Wednesday (September 17).
“The Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan puts women at the heart of family and community well-being, recognizing that a healthy mother ensures healthy children and empowered families,” Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu posted on X.
The campaign strengthens maternal healthcare, nutrition, and access to essential services through medical camps, Rashtriya Poshan Maah, maternity benefits under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, and digital health initiatives, Khandu said.
The governor inaugurated the campaign through a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a walk-through of health kiosks.
During a meeting with State Health and Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge on Tuesday, the governor emphasised that the nationwide campaign focused on women’s health must be implemented in mission mode, with collective commitment and urgency.
Parnaik underlined that the well-being of women is not only vital for their own lives but also serves as the foundation of a strong, healthy, and empowered family.
The governor highlighted the importance of strengthening the health delivery system in the frontier state so that quality medical care, preventive measures, and awareness programmes reach every woman, especially in remote and underserved areas.
He urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure accessible, affordable, and effective healthcare for women across the state.
He asked the health minister to ensure that the health sector is adequately supported with skilled manpower and the effective use of modern technologies.
“Healthcare is more than treatment — it is also about empathy, reassurance, and mutual respect,” he added.
