New Delhi | December 5, 2025 | Sky Link Times
More than 1.20 crore women across India have been screened for cervical cancer in 2025, the Union government informed Parliament on Friday, highlighting a significant expansion of preventive healthcare under the National Health Mission (NHM).
The data was shared by Union Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, as part of the government’s population-based screening programme for non-communicable diseases.
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Nationwide Cervical Cancer Screening Drive Under NHM
The screening is being conducted under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), rolled out as part of Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC).
Under this initiative, all persons above 30 years of age are targeted for regular screening of cervical cancer along with other lifestyle diseases.
According to official data from the National NCD Portal, cervical cancer screening numbers have steadily risen over the past five years:
2020–21: 21.11 lakh women
2021–22: 59.50 lakh women
2022–23: 1.86 crore women
2023–24: 1.15 crore women
2024–25: 1.75 crore women
2025 (till Nov 30): 1.27 crore women
This highlights a major scaling up of early detection efforts across states and Union Territories.
Cervical Cancer Deaths Continue to Rise
Despite the increase in screenings, mortality from cervical cancer remains a serious concern. The Health Minister cited figures from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP):
2014: 28,255 deaths
2023: 35,691 deaths
The rising death toll underscores the need for faster diagnosis, wider outreach, timely treatment, and vaccination awareness.
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Powering Preventive Healthcare
The government’s preventive strategy is being implemented largely through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), which upgrade Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
As of October 31, 2025, India has:
1,80,906 AAMs operational
6.37 crore wellness sessions conducted, including yoga, meditation, and fitness activities
These centres deliver services covering maternal health, elderly care, communicable diseases, mental health, and NCDs.
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Massive Screening for Other Diseases Too
Under NP-NCD, large-scale screenings have also been conducted for other major diseases till November 30, 2025:
Hypertension: 39.79 crore
Diabetes: 39.60 crore
Oral Cancer: 33.57 crore
Breast Cancer: 15.72 crore
“Population-based screening helps in early-stage detection, follow-up, and treatment adherence,” Health Minister Jadhav told the House.
Why This Matters
Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among Indian women, particularly in rural and underserved regions. Experts stress that early screening, HPV vaccination, and public awareness are critical for reducing long-term mortality.
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