जागतिक महिला दिनानिमित्त राज्यात ‘एचपीव्ही’ लसीकरण मोहीमेचा शुभारंभ

 जागतिक महिला दिनानिमित्त राज्यात

‘एचपीव्ही’ लसीकरण मोहीमेचा शुभारंभ

 मुंबई, दि.7 : जागतिक महिला दिनाचे औचित्य साधून सार्वजनिक आरोग्य विभागामार्फत 8 मार्च रोजी महिला सक्षमीकरण आणि आरोग्य  संरक्षणासाठी राज्यभरात विविध महत्त्वपूर्ण उपक्रमांचा शुभारंभ करण्यात येत आहे. महिलांच्या आरोग्य विषयी हक्कांना बळ देत गर्भाशयमुख कर्करोग प्रतिबंधासाठी 14 वर्षे पूर्ण झालेल्या परंतु 15 वर्षे पूर्ण न झालेल्या मुलींसाठी राज्यव्यापी ‘एचपीव्ही’ लसीकरण मोहिमेचा शुभारंभ होत आहे. या दिवशी आरोग्य क्षेत्रात उत्कृष्ट कार्य करणाऱ्या कर्तृत्ववान महिलांचा सन्मान देखील करण्यात येणार आहे.

 

मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस, उपमुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे आणि उपमुख्यमंत्री सुनेत्रा अजित पवार यांच्या मार्गदर्शनाखाली तसेच केंद्रीय आयुष (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) व आरोग्य आणि कुटुंब कल्याण राज्यमंत्री प्रतापराव जाधव यांच्या प्रमुख उपस्थितीत हा राज्यस्तरीय कार्यक्रम आयोजित करण्यात आला आहे. सार्वजनिक आरोग्य व कुटुंब कल्याण मंत्री प्रकाश आबिटकर आणि राज्यमंत्री मेघना साकोरे-बोर्डीकर यांच्या पुढाकाराने हे उपक्रम राबविण्यात येणार आहेत. हा कार्यक्रम रविवार, 8 मार्च 2026 रोजी मुख्य सभागृह, यशवंतराव चव्हाण सेंटर, नरिमन पॅाईट, मुंबई येथे दुपारी 3.00 वाजता आयोजित करण्यात आला आहे.

opening the integrated double-decker flyover in front of Savitribai Phule

 Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar said that opening the integrated double-decker flyover in front of Savitribai Phule Pune University for traffic is a significant moment for Pune city. Traffic congestion near the university main gate and along Ganeshkhind Road had been a major issue for residents for many years. This modern double-decker flyover has been constructed using advanced technology as a long-term solution to the problem.

Work is simultaneously underway on three levels

 Work is simultaneously underway on three levels—on the ground, in the air, and underground—to improve transportation in Pune. Two ring road projects are being implemented for Pune and its surrounding areas. The metro network is expanding rapidly, and public transport services such as Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) are being strengthened to make commuting more efficient, he said.

Highlighting Pune’s rapid growth

 Highlighting Pune’s rapid growth, Mr. Fadnavis said that the city is among the fastest-growing in the country. After major expansion in the Information Technology (IT) sector, Pune is now emerging as a key hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). In the past year, the largest GCC office space in the country has been developed in Pune, further enhancing the city’s economic and industrial significance. To support this growth, strong infrastructure development is essential, he said.

He noted that some major cities have experienced slowed growth due to inadequate infrastructure. Therefore, decongesting Pune is a priority for the government. Since the city has limited road space, the administration is modernising the transport system through flyovers, grade separators, underpasses, and expansion of public transport.

Highlighting Pune’s rapid growth

 Highlighting Pune’s rapid growth, Mr. Fadnavis said that the city is among the fastest-growing in the country. After major expansion in the Information Technology (IT) sector, Pune is now emerging as a key hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). In the past year, the largest GCC office space in the country has been developed in Pune, further enhancing the city’s economic and industrial significance. To support this growth, strong infrastructure development is essential, he said.

During the early stages of the project, some media outlets and citizens

 During the early stages of the project, some media outlets and citizens had criticised the decision. However, the project was undertaken keeping the city’s long-term interests in mind. Referring to this, Ajit Dada had once remarked in a speech, “We may not be engineers, but it is our responsibility to ensure that projects are completed quickly according to the plans prepared by engineers.” With his persistent efforts, the project has now been completed and its positive impact is visible to the citizens of Pune, the Chief Minister added.

several challenges and differences of opinion while deciding to demolish

 The Chief Minister said that there were several challenges and differences of opinion while deciding to demolish the old bridge at University Chowk and construct a new double-decker flyover. However, by building consensus and receiving cooperation from leaders across parties, the project was successfully completed. He noted that the initiative taken by the late Ajit Dada played a crucial role in this process.