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Dy CM Sunetra Pawar inaugurates 45 model PHCs across Pune; 44 centres opened via video
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar inaugurated 45 model primary health centres across Pune district, including Hol in Baramati. The remaining 44 centres were declared open via video conferencing. The event also announced a cervical cancer prevention programme for Baramati and highlighted ongoing PHC upgrades in the district.
Why It Matters
The upgraded PHCs aim to bring urban-grade healthcare to rural areas, potentially improving access and quality. The cervical cancer prevention initiative adds a long-term preventive health measure for Baramati.
Timeline
8 Events
Ajit Pawar’s vision referenced for model PHC concept
May 14, 2026
The model PHC concept was described as emerging from the late Ajit Pawar’s vision to strengthen district healthcare infrastructure.
Public remarks on model PHCs and village health
May 14, 2026
Pawar emphasized health as a people's movement and the need to keep model PHCs active and properly used.
ZP CEO Gajanan Patil on future plans for PHCs
May 14, 2026
ZP CEO Gajanan Patil said the centres will ensure rural citizens receive quality treatment close to home and that there is a plan to convert all PHCs into model centres in the coming years.
Remarks by Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar
May 14, 2026
Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar stated the Pune model would be studied for wider implementation across Maharashtra and that the Hol model PHC is an important beginning.
Pune district PHCs status details shared
May 14, 2026
Pune district has 110 PHCs; 55 are being converted into model PHCs; 19 completed modernisation; 7 in progress; 29 undergoing renovation.
Cervical cancer prevention programme announced for Baramati
May 14, 2026
Pawar announced Cervical Cancer Free Baramati for Mothers and Daughters, offering free HPV DNA screening for women aged 30-65 and HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14.
Remaining 44 model PHCs opened via video conferencing
May 14, 2026
Pawar declared the remaining 44 centres open via video conferencing on the same day.
Inauguration of 45 model PHCs in Pune district, including Hol in Baramati
May 14, 2026
Sunetra Ajit Pawar inaugurated 45 model primary health centres across Pune district, with the Hol centre in Baramati among those opened in person.