Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan – 2025

Date: 20th September,2025
Venue: K.V.G. Medical College & Hospital, Sullia

Introduction

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched a nationwide health campaign – “Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” from 17th September to 2nd October 2025. As part of this initiative, KVG Medical College & Hospital (KVGMCH) actively participated by organizing a series of health programs and awareness activities dedicated to women’s health and family well-being.

This campaign embodies the principle that “a healthy woman is the foundation of a healthy family and a strong society.” Women, as the pillars of families and communities, play a vital role in shaping the health of future generations.

Organised by:

Dr. Apoorva Dore,

Nodal officer, SNSPA

Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine

Presided by:

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan , Dean, KVGMCH

Dr. Ramachandra Bhat.C, Medical superintendent, KVGMCH

Dr. Navya B.N

Professor, Department of Pathology & Academic Coordinator -AHS

Mrs.Chandravathi, Principal, KVG  institute of Nursing sciences

Programme Highlights at KVGMCH

As part of the campaign, the following activities were conducted at KVG Medical College & Hospital over the course of two weeks

Introduction

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched a nationwide health campaign – “Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” from 17th September to 2nd October 2025. As part of this initiative, KVG Medical College & Hospital (KVGMCH) actively participated by organizing a series of health programs and awareness activities dedicated to women’s health and family well-being.

This campaign embodies the principle that “a healthy woman is the foundation of a healthy family and a strong society.” Women, as the pillars of families and communities, play a vital role in shaping the health of future generations.

Organised by:

Dr. Apoorva Dore,

Nodal officer, SNSPA

Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine

Presided by:

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan , Dean, KVGMCH

Dr. Ramachandra Bhat.C, Medical superintendent, KVGMCH

Dr. Navya B.N

Professor, Department of Pathology & Academic Coordinator -AHS

Mrs.Chandravathi, Principal, KVG  institute of Nursing sciences

  1. Health Screening Camps
    • Hypertension
    • Diabetes Mellitus
    • Oral Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer
  2. Awareness Programs & Talks
    • Menstrual Hygiene
    • Mental Health and Well-being
    • Healthy Diet and Nutrition
  3. Health Promotion Activities
    • Blood Donation Camp encouraging voluntary donors
    • Community Nutrition Awareness Sessions for women and families

Significance of the Programme

This programme beautifully reflects the truth that:

  • Healthy women are the foundation of healthy families and strong communities.
  • Women’s physical, mental, and social well-being determines the future of children, families, and society.
  • By empowering women through knowledge, timely health care, and preventive measures, we ensure not only their well-being but also strengthen the entire family unit.

 

 

Conclusion

The Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan at KVGMCH was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and commitment. The programme successfully attended created awareness, promoted preventive health practices, and reinforced the importance of women’s health as the cornerstone of family and community health.

Dean

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan is a alumna of Thanjavur Medical College, where she obtained her medical degree. She further pursued her MD in Physiology from Madras Medical College and an MBA in Hospital Administration from Alagappa University.

Throughout her academic medical career, Dr. Natarajan has served in various capacities at several prominent institutions, including Madras Medical College, Madurai Medical College, Government Medical College Coimbatore, Government KAP Vishwanathan Medical College in Trichy, and Meenakshi Medical College in Kanchipuram. With over 20 years of administrative experience, she has held the position of Dean in multiple medical colleges for more than a decade. Her expertise in faculty training within medical education has earned her widespread recognition.

In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Natarajan has served as an assessor on the Medical Council of India (MCI) panel for over 15 years. She was also an Ex-Senate member of the MGR University and Secretary of the Ethics Committee. Dr. Natarajan has completed an Advanced Course in Medical Education (ACME). Since 2019, she has been serving as the Dean at KVG Medical College and Hospital in Sullia.