GORAKHPUR, March 18 -- Governor Anandiben Patel on Tuesday emphasised the need for collective efforts to achieve Viksit Bharat, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing a gathering in Padrauna, Kushinagar district, she urged people to protect girls from cancer by ensuring the administration of the HPV vaccine, a campaign initiated by the vice-chancellor of Gorakhpur University.

Highlighting the role of Anganwadi workers in shaping a healthy and disciplined future generation, the governor noted that 30,000 Anganwadi centres across the state have been upgraded, including 230 in Kushinagar district.

She directed officials to integrate underprivileged communities, particularly the Mushar community, into mainstream developm...