Pune: Family Planning Association’s Platinum Jubilee Highlights Dr. Kanetkar’s Lifelong Advocacy
Pune, 3rd August 2024: Women should have the right to decide whether they want a child or not. Dr. Sumati Kanetkar’s significant contribution lies in consistently striving and advocating for this right on medical, social, economic, and administrative levels, stated senior social worker and Dr. Kanetkar’s daughter, Dr. Meena Borate. She further added that Dr. Kanetkar dedicated her life to women’s health, the right to deny pregnancy, and awareness.
Dr. Borate was speaking at an event organized by the Pune branch of the Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) on the occasion of their platinum jubilee year. Adv. Avalokita Mane, the president of the Pune branch, and Dr. Ulhas Luktuke, a renowned psychiatrist were present on the occasion. Special certificates were awarded to the officials and workers who played a significant role in the organization’s journey. To carry forward the work of her mother, Dr. Borate announced a donation of five lakh rupees to the organization.
Dr. Meena Borate said, “My mother completed her higher medical education under very adverse conditions. While conducting family planning campaigns at various places, the need for the Pune branch of the Family Planning Association of India was felt. Hence, this Pune branch was started and has been functioning effectively. Throughout her life, my mother thought about the health of uneducated, illiterate, and poor women. She fought for the right of women to deny unwanted pregnancies. She had a significant role in drafting the central laws and regulations in this regard.”
Dr. Ulhas Luktuke said, “The Family Planning Association of India has done important work in conveying to the general public that planning is essential for a happy family life. The organization has worked to dispel many misconceptions people have about family planning.”
Adv. Avalokita Mane reviewed the work of the Family Planning Association of India. Dr. Vaishali Jadhav presented the national anthem, while Pravin Sonawane conducted the event. Ujjwala Parasnis gave a vote of thanks.
