HPV Vaccination Drive Launched in Ajmer; Micron Sanand Unit Opened
Why in the news
During a two-state tour on 28 February 2026, the Prime Minister started a national vaccination push against HPV and opened a semiconductor facility in Gujarat.
Key facts
| State | Place | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | Ajmer | Launch of nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme; target group: girls aged 14 years; vaccine: single-dose Gardasil-4 |
| Rajasthan | Various | Projects worth over ₹16,680 crore inaugurated or foundation-laid across infrastructure and urban sectors |
| Gujarat | Sanand | Inauguration of Micron ATMP semiconductor facility; investment ₹22,516 crore |
Significance
- Strengthens healthcare outreach for adolescent girls.
- Boosts semiconductor manufacturing capacity in India.
Exam angle
- Vaccine to remember: Gardasil-4, given as a single dose.
- Plant to remember: Micron ATMP, Sanand.
- Launch city for HPV drive: Ajmer.