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Doctor Celebrates Girl Births with Free Deliveries
2 Nov
Summary
- A Pune doctor offers free deliveries for baby girls.
- His initiative celebrates every newborn girl with joy.
- Over 2,500 girls have been welcomed without charges.
Dr. Ganesh Rakh, a gynaecologist in Pune, India, has made saving girl children his life's mission. Through his 'Mulgi Vachva Abhiyan' (Save the Girl Child Campaign), he offers free delivery services at his Medicare Hospital for every newborn girl. This initiative began on January 3, 2012, the birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule.
Motivated by witnessing families' disappointment at a girl's birth, Dr. Rakh decided to transform this reaction into celebration. His hospital staff welcome newborn girls with flowers, cakes, and sweets, ensuring their arrival is not seen as a financial or social burden. This effort has led to over 2,500 free deliveries in the 14 years preceding September 5, 2025.
Despite initial skepticism from his family and financial challenges, Dr. Rakh's commitment to gender equality has gained recognition. His initiative challenges a primary expression of gender discrimination by celebrating daughters from the moment of birth, emphasizing that every girl is a blessing deserving of dignity and respect.
