By Vaishnavi, 9th Grade, SDG Reporter
The Government of India is doing amazing work to ensure that everyone in the country has access to good healthcare, which is also one of the most important Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3). This goal is about ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for people of all ages. Recently, I learned about the various schemes and initiatives launched by the government to make this possible, and I want to share them with you along with what I think about them.
National Health Mission (NHM)
The National Health Mission is the foundation of all healthcare programs in India. It aims to make healthcare affordable and accessible for everyone, especially those in villages and cities where healthcare facilities are not great. I think this mission is very important because it takes care of both rural and urban areas separately under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
Ayushman Bharat is one of the world’s largest health insurance schemes. It helps poor families by paying up to ₹5 lakhs per year for hospital treatments. I feel this is such a thoughtful initiative because it can save families from falling into poverty due to huge medical bills.
Mission Indradhanush 5.0
This program focuses on vaccinating children and pregnant women who missed their vaccinations earlier. It ensures no one is left out. As a student, I think it’s inspiring that the government is trying to protect everyone from diseases like measles and polio through this mission.
Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN Abhiyaan 2.0
This initiative fights malnutrition in children, pregnant women, and mothers. By using technology to track progress, it ensures proper nutrition for those who need it most. Malnutrition is a big problem in many parts of India, so I think this program can bring a lot of positive change if everyone works together.
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
This program makes sure pregnant women in rural areas get proper medical care before giving birth. It also involves private doctors to help. I think this is important because healthy mothers mean healthy babies!
PM Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
This scheme gives financial support to mothers when they take maternity leave. This encourages them to take care of themselves and their newborns without worrying about money.
PM Jan Aushadhi Scheme
Medicines are often expensive, but under this scheme, generic medicines are sold at affordable prices through special stores called Jan Aushadhi Kendras. I’ve noticed that many people in my community are using these stores, and it makes me happy to see how this scheme is helping them save money.
National Ayush Mission (NAM)
This mission promotes traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Yoga. It’s amazing that India is combining modern medicine with ancient practices to make healthcare holistic and complete.
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
This program focuses on improving healthcare facilities across the country by building new hospitals like AIIMS and upgrading medical colleges.
Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health challenge in India. Through this initiative, the government is working to eliminate TB by 2025, which is earlier than the global target. It shows how seriously India is taking this issue.
Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB)
Anaemia is a big issue, especially among women and children. Under this program, people are given iron tablets, better diets, and fortified food to fight anaemia.
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
This program encourages women to give birth in hospitals by offering them financial incentives. It has helped save the lives of many mothers and babies.
My Observations-
As a student and SDG Reporter, I feel that the government is making great efforts to achieve SDG 3. Programs like Ayushman Bharat and Mission Indradhanush are lifesavers for many families. However, while visiting a nearby health camp, I noticed that some people are still unaware of these schemes. I think spreading more awareness, especially in villages, is very important.
Also, as someone who has seen the struggles of kids with malnutrition in slums, I believe programs like POSHAN Abhiyaan need even more support from all of us, whether it's donating, volunteering, or just talking about these issues.
In the end, I’m proud of how India is working hard to achieve SDG 3, and I hope everyone joins hands to make healthcare accessible for all!
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