Nagpur: Despite the growth of modern healthcare facilities, institutions rooted in service continue to command deep trust among the underprivileged, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. Addressing the 105th Foundation Day program of Matru Sewa Sangh, he noted that Nagpur’s poor and needy still regard the organisation as their preferred centre for maternity care.
The event was attended by Mayor Neeta Thakre and Deputy Mayor Leela Hatibed, along with key office-bearers of the institution, including President Dr Aruna Babhulkar, Secretary Dr Lata Deshmukh, Treasurer Dr Vrushali Deshpande, and Medical Superintendent Dr Rashmi Bhave.
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In his address, Fadnavis lauded the organisation’s unwavering commitment to service over more than a century. He recalled that Padma Shri Kamlatai Hospet and Venutai Nene established Matru Sewa Sangh in 1921 during British rule, at a time when Indian women faced discrimination in accessing childbirth services at facilities like Dufferin Hospital. “Since its inception, the organisation has continued its mission with the same spirit of dedication and compassion,” he said.
Highlighting its unique legacy, the Chief Minister appreciated the institution’s leadership for resisting commercialisation and preserving its service-oriented ethos. He reaffirmed the government’s support for the organisation’s future modernisation efforts, acknowledging its vital role in Nagpur’s social and healthcare landscape over the decades.
On the occasion, Fadnavis also inaugurated a commemorative plaque marking the centenary of the organisation’s nursing training school.
Mayor Neeta Thakre, in her remarks, praised Matru Sewa Sangh as an integral pillar of the city’s social fabric. She also urged the Chief Minister to consider establishing a women’s shelter under the Nagpur Municipal Corporation.
Earlier, Secretary Dr Lata Deshmukh delivered the introductory address. The programme was compered by Yashashree Wagh, who also proposed the vote of thanks.
