Piyush Goyal Distributes Maternal Nutrition Kits On Mother’s Day, Highlights Women’s Role In Building Viksit Bharat
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday distributed ‘Maternal Nutrition Kits’ in Mumbai on the occasion of Mother’s Day and emphasised the importance of ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and newborns.
Addressing the gathering during the event in north Mumbai, Goyal said the specially designed kits had been prepared keeping in mind the nutritional and essential needs of women during the final stages of pregnancy, as well as the immediate requirements of newborn babies.
“These kits have been thoughtfully curated to address every essential requirement of mothers and sisters during the final stages of pregnancy. They also take into account the necessities of newborns during their initial days, thereby ensuring the good health of both the mother and the child,” he said.
The Union Minister stressed that the health of mothers and children was directly linked to the future of the country.
“A healthy child born to a healthy mother will shape the next generation. This is the future of India, and India’s future is going to shape the future of the world,” he added.
Goyal further said that the initiative would be expanded across different localities in north Mumbai so that women from lower-middle-income families do not face hardships during pregnancy and childbirth.
He also highlighted several initiatives undertaken by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for women’s empowerment and self-reliance.
“By providing tap water to every household, our sisters no longer have to carry heavy loads of water from wells or rivers on their heads. To ensure that every girl receives a good education, scholarships should be provided and every necessary facility must be made available. Proper toilets should also be built in schools and colleges so that girls do not face any difficulties, along with access to sanitary pads,” Goyal said.
He added that such welfare initiatives were helping women become ‘Atmanirbhar’ and enabling them to participate more actively in the country’s development journey.
During the programme, the Union Minister also praised the growing participation and achievements of women in various sectors and said they were emerging as strong contributors to national development.
“Our mothers and sisters are making rapid strides in every field. Embodying the divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Durga, they will not spare anyone who attempts to commit wrongdoing,” he said.
Interacting with the media on the sidelines of the event, the Union Minister extended greetings on the occasion of Mother’s Day and underlined the role of women in India’s progress towards becoming a developed nation.
“In the journey of making India a Viksit Bharat, the contribution of our women is the most important. Generation after generation, they have contributed to preserving India’s heritage and cultural legacy,” he said.
On the broader objective behind the initiative, Goyal said the nutrition kits were specifically aimed at supporting women from economically weaker and lower-middle-income households.
“These kits will be distributed on a monthly basis to ensure the continued well-being of both the mother and the child. This initiative is currently being implemented across the entire north Mumbai region,” he said.
