New Delhi, February 27, 2026: Mankind Pharma has announced the declaration of selected villages in Samudrapur Taluka, Wardha district, as India’s first “Completely Cervical Cancer Shielded” villages following the completion of cervical cancer awareness and free HPV vaccination camps.
The initiative was carried out under the company’s CSR programme, Cancer Kavach, and implemented by Swastya Vriksh Foundation (SVF). The programme focused on adolescent girls and women, combining HPV vaccination drives with structured awareness campaigns and community engagement across multiple villages in the taluka.
The declaration ceremony was attended by representatives from Mankind Pharma, district administration, healthcare professionals, implementation partners and community leaders. The programme aimed to improve vaccination coverage while strengthening awareness and preventive healthcare systems at the grassroots level.
Mr. Sheetal Arora, Promoter and CEO, Mankind Pharma, said, “The declaration of these villages as Completely Cervical Cancer Shielded reflects what can be achieved when awareness, access, and community participation come together with clear intent. At Mankind Pharma, we have consistently believed that preventive healthcare must reach the last mile. Through Cancer Kavach, we aimed to create a measurable and sustainable impact in women’s health. This milestone reinforced our commitment to supporting initiatives that protect future generations and strengthen public health at the grassroots.”
Mr. Akhilesh Dimri, Head CSR, Mankind Pharma, added, “This initiative demonstrated how focused CSR efforts can create meaningful and measurable outcomes when supported by strong local partnerships. Through Cancer Kavach, we ensured that vaccination efforts were complemented by structured awareness and on ground engagement. The declaration of these villages as Completely Cervical Cancer Shielded reflected the dedication of healthcare workers, local authorities, and community members who worked together to prioritize prevention. We remain committed to expanding similar interventions to further strengthen women’s health across communities.”
Vanmati C, District Collector, said, “This initiative reflects how coordinated efforts between public administration, healthcare teams, and responsible corporate partners can create meaningful impact at the community level. We remain committed to extending full administrative support to strengthen preventive healthcare outreach, particularly for women and adolescents in rural areas.”
Dr. Deepika Chandhok, Founder President, Swastya Vriksh Foundation, said, “The declaration of these villages as Completely Cervical Cancer Shielded is a proud milestone for everyone involved. It reflects sustained field engagement, strong community trust, and close collaboration with the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Mankind Pharma, the Collector, district administration, and healthcare workers. This achievement strengthens our commitment to expanding awareness and HPV vaccination efforts across more regions in India, making prevention central to women’s health.”
Cervical cancer remains largely preventable through timely vaccination and awareness. The Samudrapur Taluka initiative demonstrates a model of coordinated implementation between corporate CSR, local administration and healthcare providers to improve preventive health access in rural areas.
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