India Sets Three GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Titles under “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan

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India Sets Three GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Titles under “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan

Analysis

• The Union Health Ministry achieved three Guinness World Records™ under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” (SNSPA), marking a global recognition of India’s scale and innovation in preventive, women-centric healthcare.
• The records include:
  1. Most people to register for a healthcare platform in one month – 3.21 crore participants (3,21,49,711)
  2. Most people to sign up for breast cancer screening online in one week – 9.94 lakh participants (9,94,349)
  3. Most people to sign up for vital signs screening online in one week (state level) – 1.25 lakh participants (1,25,406)
• The campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, coincided with Poshan Maah, and focused on improving women’s health, nutrition, and early disease detection.
• Guided by the principle “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar” (“Healthy Woman, Empowered Family”), the initiative emphasized that a healthy mother ensures a healthy family, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
• The campaign reached all districts across India, conducting over 19.7 lakh health camps with a footfall exceeding 11 crore.
• It adopted a “Whole-of-Government” and “Whole-of-Society” approach, involving 20+ Ministries, MPs and MLAs, medical institutions, and private organizations.
• Mass community engagementwas a key highlight:
  • 5 lakh Panchayati Raj representatives
  • 1.14 crore school and college students
  • 94 lakh Self Help Group (SHG) members
  • 5 lakh community platform representatives
• Health outcomes achieved:
  • 1.78 crore hypertension screenings
  • 1.73 crore diabetes screenings
  • 69.5 lakh oral cancer screenings
  • 62.6 lakh antenatal care check-ups
  • 1.43 crore vaccine doses administered
  • 1.51 crore anaemia tests conducted
  • 85.9 lakh women screened for tuberculosis
  • 10.2 lakh screened for sickle cell disease
  • 2.14 crore participated in counselling and wellness sessions
  • 2.68 lakh Nikshay Mitra registered under the My Bharat Volunteers initiative
• The recognition underscores India’s integrated health model blending digital innovation, public participation, and inter-ministerial coordination to achieve national health goals.

Static / Conceptual Background

• Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA):
  A nationwide initiative under the Union Health Ministry focusing on preventive healthcare, women’s well-being, and community-driven awareness.
• Poshan Maah:
  Celebrated every September as part of the POSHAN Abhiyaan, emphasizing nutrition, especially among women, children, and adolescents.
• Nikshay Mitra Initiative:
  A volunteer-driven component of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), promoting community support for TB patients.
• Whole-of-Government Approach:
  A governance model where multiple ministries and departments collaborate on a unified objective to maximize efficiency and impact.

Updated – 31 Oct 2025 ; 7:57 PM | PIB