Mother’s Day 2026: Piyush Goyal distributes maternal nutrition kits in Mumbai

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday distributed specially designed ldquoMaternal Nutrition Kitsrdquo in Matrushakti Poshan Abhiyan in North Mumbai marking Motherrsquos Day with a focus on maternal and child welfareThe initiative not only aims to support pregnant women in their final stages of pregnancy but also ensure essential care and first hand requirements for newborn babies during the early days of lifeNutrition kits aimed at maternal and newborn healthSpeaking at the Matru Shakti Nutrition Campaign in Malad Goyal said the kits have been carefully prepared to meet nutritional and essential requirements of expectant mothers and infants These kits have been thoughtfully curated to address every essential requirement for mothers and sisters during the final stages of pregnancy It also takes into account the necessities for the newborn during their initial days thereby ensuring the good health of both the mother and the child he said NarendraModi pictwittercom7qxMjObpNtmdash Piyush Goyal PiyushGoyal May 10 2026He emphasised that ensuring the health of mothers directly contributes to the wellbeing of Indias future calling it vital for the countryrsquos longterm developmentA healthy child born to a healthy mother will be the next generation This is the future of India and Indias future is going to be the future of the world he addedInitiative to support economically weaker familiesOn a broader perspective behind this initiative the Union Minister said the distribution of these kits would be expanded across North Mumbai on a monthly basis with a special focus on supporting women from lowermiddleincome households pictwittercomGR2FCatZIvmdash Piyush Goyal PiyushGoyal May 10 2026These kits will be distributed on a monthly basis to ensure the continued wellbeing of both the mother and the child This initiative is currently being implemented across the entire North Mumbai region he saidFocus on womenrsquos empowerment and development schemesGoyal also highlighted various government initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi which are aimed at improving womenrsquos health education and empowerment including access to clean water sanitation facilities education support and hygiene measuresBy 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 must be provided and every facility must be made available A good toilet should also be built in schools and colleges so that sisters do not face any difficulties Goyal saidHe said such efforts are helping women become more selfreliant Atmanirbhar and actively contribute to the countryrsquos growthWomenrsquos role in nationbuilding highlightedAddressing the gathering the Minister praised the growing participation of women across different sectors saying they are playing a key role in Indiarsquos journey towards becoming a developed nationIn 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 Indias heritage and cultural legacy he saidHe also underlined that women have historically contributed to preserving the countryrsquos cultural and social heritage and continue to be central to its progressOur 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 any wrongdoing he said pictwittercomqkc7xiHEmrmdash Piyush Goyal PiyushGoyal May 10 2026