For women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the initiatives taken by the BJP-led government at the Centre have proved to be effective in improving the overall health of women in the country. Modi, dwelling at length on the impact of the measures taken in the field of healthcare on the welfare of women, said: “There has always been a traditional reluctance of women to spend on their health.””The increase in the number of toilets saved women from many ailments and Ujjwala connections saved them from smoke-related problems. Jal Jeevan Mission helped with waterborne diseases and Mission Indradhanush saved them by free vaccination for serious diseases,” Modi said.The Prime Minister also mentioned that the Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Scheme and National Nutrition Mission have improved the health indicators among women.”When the government is sensitive and there is a feeling of service towards the poor, such work is done,” he added.