Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ajmer, Rajasthan, on February 28 to kick off the HPV vaccination campaign. The campaign targets girls aged 9 to 14 years, with the Prime Minister administering the first dose of the HPV vaccine. Additionally, he will address a public gathering and inaugurate various development projects totaling Rs 16,686 crore.
The HPV Vaccination Campaign is a crucial initiative aimed at preventing cervical cancer and promoting the health of adolescent girls. By providing early vaccination, the campaign seeks to safeguard young girls from cervical cancer while raising awareness about women’s health and enhancing healthcare accessibility in the state.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will also launch and lay the foundation stone for 43 major projects spanning urban development, water supply, transportation, energy, and industrial infrastructure. These projects, valued at around Rs 16,686 crore, include both state and national government initiatives.
Reiterating the focus on clean drinking water, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for multiple drinking water projects, including the Nonera Major Drinking Water Project and the Parwan Akawad Major Drinking Water Project. Furthermore, he will inaugurate a transmission system worth Rs 3,616 crore to ensure efficient power transmission from renewable energy hubs in Rajasthan.
In a move to boost industrial growth and employment in western Rajasthan, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for infrastructure and drinking water projects in the Jodhpur Pali Marwar Industrial Area (JPMIA). This visit signifies a significant stride towards strengthening healthcare, infrastructure, industrial development, and employment opportunities in Rajasthan.
