Published: 27 February 2026PIBGovernance
PM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive from Ajmer, Rajasthan; Unveils ₹16,680 Crore Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ajmer, Rajasthan on February 28, 2026 and launched the nationwide HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer. India's programme uses Gardasil-4 (Quadrivalent: HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18) in a single-dose schedule aligned with WHO recommendations.
The PM also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹16,680 crore including: Bandikui-Jaipur 4-lane greenfield expressway (₹1,207 crore), Delhi-Vadodara expressway package, Amritsar-Jamnagar economic corridor segment, Jodhpur elevated road, Nonera and Parwan drinking water projects, and REZ transmission systems. He distributed 21,800+ appointment letters to Rajasthan youth.
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Q: Discuss the public health significance of India's nationwide HPV vaccination campaign launched from Ajmer, along with the infrastructure projects announced for Rajasthan.
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PM Modi launched India's nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer on February 28, 2026, using Gardasil-4 in a single-dose schedule aligned with WHO recommendations to prevent cervical cancer. Projects worth 16,680 crore rupees, including the Bandikui-Jaipur greenfield expressway, and 21,800 appointment letters were distributed to Rajasthan youth.
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Frequently asked questions
What vaccination programme did PM Modi launch from Rajasthan in February 2026?
**PM Modi** launched the **nationwide HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign** for **14-year-old girls** from **Ajmer, Rajasthan** on **February 28, 2026**. India's programme uses **Gardasil-4 (Quadrivalent: HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18)** in a **single-dose schedule** aligned with WHO recommendations.
What is HPV vaccination and why is it important for girls?
**HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination** protects against HPV strains that cause **cervical cancer**, which is the **second most common cancer in Indian women**. Gardasil-4 protects against types 6, 11 (causing genital warts) and 16, 18 (causing 70%+ of cervical cancers). Vaccination at age 14 provides optimal protection before potential exposure.
What projects did PM Modi unveil in Rajasthan's Ajmer visit in February 2026?
During his **Ajmer visit on February 28, 2026**, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth **₹16,680 crore** in Rajasthan, including healthcare infrastructure, road projects, and development works across the state.
What is the significance of Ajmer for PM Modi's visit for the HPV vaccination launch?
**Ajmer** in Rajasthan is a historic city of national importance. Launching the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer signals the government's commitment to women's health in Rajasthan. The city is also home to the revered **Dargah Sharif** and **Pushkar Lake**, making it symbolically significant.
Which vaccine is used in India's HPV vaccination programme and what is its schedule?
India's HPV vaccination programme uses **Gardasil-4 (Quadrivalent HPV vaccine)** covering HPV types **6, 11, 16, and 18**. It follows a **single-dose schedule** (for girls aged 9-14) aligned with the updated **WHO recommendations**, making it simpler and more cost-effective to deploy nationally.
