Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said the Centre will roll out free HPV vaccination nationwide from February 28 to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer.
In a post on X, he said the Narendra Modi-led government took the decision to provide the vaccine at government health centres across the country. He added that authorities would implement the programme through the public health system to ensure wide coverage.
The initiative will cover girls aged between 14 and 15 years. Officials will administer the vaccine at all government-run health facilities. According to the Minister, the programme aims to reduce the long-term risk of cervical cancer among young girls.
He explained that early immunisation plays a crucial role in preventing HPV-related diseases. Therefore, the government decided to make the vaccine accessible at no cost. He also stated that strengthening preventive healthcare remains a priority.
Target set for Telangana under vaccination drive
Kishan Reddy said the government plans to vaccinate around 3.30 lakh girls in Telangana during the initial phase. He noted that health officials have already prepared district-level plans to ensure smooth implementation.
Moreover, he described the programme as a significant step toward safeguarding future generations from life-threatening illnesses. He said the initiative reflects the Centre’s commitment to expanding preventive healthcare services.
The Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the nationwide drive. He said the decision would benefit lakhs of families who may otherwise struggle with treatment costs in later years.
He further appealed to parents and guardians to cooperate with health authorities. He urged them to take eligible girls to nearby government hospitals without delay. According to him, timely participation will determine the programme’s success.
Health officials will monitor the rollout closely and coordinate with state authorities to ensure uniform coverage. As a result, the Centre expects improved public awareness about cervical cancer prevention in the coming months.
భారతదేశ భవిష్యత్తును నిర్మించే మన ఆడబిడ్డల ఆరోగ్యం విషయంలో గౌరవ ప్రధాని శ్రీ @narendramodi గారి నేతృత్వంలోని కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వం చారిత్రాత్మక నిర్ణయం తీసుకుంది. సర్వికల్ క్యాన్సర్ (గర్భాశయ ముఖద్వార క్యాన్సర్) ముప్పు నుంచి బాలికలను రక్షించేందుకు ఉచిత HPV టీకా పంపిణీ కార్యక్రమానికి… pic.twitter.com/kGnLC1MAIz
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) February 26, 2026
