Lucknow, 10 May

(HS): Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Sunday flagged off the

Cancer Free Women Bharat Yatra - Anandi Maa Ek Jeevan Bachao

Abhiyan organised by Stree Welfare Foundation from Jan Bhawan on the

occasion of Mother's Day. The rally started from Jan Bhawan Portico and passed

through Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Atal Chowk, Park Road, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Marg,

Civil Square and Bhanumati Road and concluded at Sarojini Naidu Marg Square.

Through the rally, a message was given to make the society aware about women's

health, cancer awareness and the resolution for a healthy India.

On this occasion, the Governor commended the

campaign and met with the organization's delegation. She stated that women's

health is the foundation of not only the family but the entire society. Timely

screening and awareness can prevent serious diseases like cancer. More than 130

people participated in the rally, spreading the message of Healthy Mother

- Safe Future. Women, youth, and social workers enthusiastically

participated in the program and pledged to spread awareness about cancer.

Encouraging the organization to work on a larger scale in the future, the Governor

said that such campaigns create a new awareness and a medium for positive

change in society. During the program, those present pledged, May every

mother be safe, every sister be aware, and every daughter be healthy and

empowered.

This campaign is not

just a rally, but an important initiative towards strengthening health,

awareness, and human sensibilities in society. Present at the rally's launch

were Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, Special Officer to the Governor (Additional

Chief Secretary level), and others.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi