Shakthi Program

Combating Anemia in Pregnant Women Through Nutrition, Care & Awareness

The Shakthi Program focuses on reducing the prevalence and impact of anemia among pregnant women by providing a comprehensive maternal health intervention. It combines fortified nutritional support, traditional Indian remedies, and community-based awareness efforts to improve hemoglobin levels, support fetal development, and reduce pregnancy-related risks.

Key Interventions

• Nutritional supplementation using iron-rich foods and traditional remedies like Madhulai Manapagu (pomegranate tonic) and Panchamuttu Kanji.
• Regular monitoring of hemoglobin levels and maternal health conditions.
• Education on maternal nutrition, hygiene, and anemia management.
• Community engagement with ASHA workers and PHCs to support expectant mothers.

Benefits of the Jeevani Program

• Reduction in symptoms of morning sickness (nausea, dizziness, vomiting).
• Improved appetite and healthy weight gain.
• Improved hemoglobin levels and reduction in anemia-related complications.
• Enhanced digestion and reduced gastric discomfort during pregnancy.
• Higher birth weights and reduced risk of preterm delivery.
• Safer pregnancies and reduced maternal health emergencies.