CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Sugam Model was launched at AIIMS Bhopal by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Government of India, with the aim of promoting family planning. This model is designed to raise awareness about family planning options. The theme for this year is “The Right Time and Spacing of Pregnancy for the Health of Mother and Child,” and the slogan is “The New Identity of Developed India, Family Planning is Every Couple’s Pride.”
On this occasion, Prof. Ajay Singh, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhopal, stated, “Family planning is extremely important for the health of both mother and child. The Sugam Model is a significant step that will disseminate information about contraceptive methods to the general public and encourage shared responsibility between both men and women. AIIMS Bhopal will continue to contribute towards implementing this model and building a healthy, aware society.”
During this period, more than 300 successful deliveries were conducted in August 2024 by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at AIIMS Bhopal. Prof. Pushpalata, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said, “This achievement is the result of the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are committed to providing the best service to our patients and supporting family planning initiatives like the Sugam Model, which will have a positive impact on the health of both mother and child.”
This model, launched by the Union Health Minister on World Population Day, is designed to promote understanding of family planning options, publicize the National Family Planning Helpline (1800-11-6555), and encourage equal participation of both men and women in family planning decisions.
The model will be displayed at key locations in AIIMS Bhopal, such as the OPD waiting area, ANC clinic, postnatal ward, family planning OPD, and vaccination clinic, to ensure that crucial family planning information reaches the masses. This initiative is part of the World Population Day campaign. The launch of the Sugam Model will increase awareness about family planning and contribute to the overall health and development of families.