PUNE, MAHARASHTRA — The bhoomipujan ceremony for the Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Science project was held in Pune, marking the formal beginning of a major healthcare initiative in the region.
The event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with other dignitaries and officials.
The institute, named after legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, is envisioned as a significant addition to Maharashtra’s healthcare infrastructure. It aims to provide advanced medical facilities while also contributing to medical education and research in the state.
Leaders present at the ceremony highlighted the importance of strengthening healthcare services and expanding access to quality treatment. The project is expected to play a key role in improving healthcare delivery in Pune and surrounding regions, catering to a growing population and increasing medical needs.
The bhoomipujan ceremony symbolizes the commencement of construction work, with authorities expressing optimism that the institute will emerge as a centre of excellence in the coming years.
The initiative reflects the state government’s focus on enhancing healthcare infrastructure, while also honoring the legacy of two of India’s most iconic musical figures through a project dedicated to public welfare.
