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Teenage pregnancy biggest concern in Bengal, says Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee

Thehawk · GovernmentPolicies · 2026-08-17

Teenage pregnancy biggest concern in Bengal, says Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) With the BJP-led West Bengal government set to complete 100 days in office on Tuesday, the state administration is preparing to showcase the achievements and key initiatives undertaken during its first 100 days. West Bengal Health Minister Dr Sharadwat Mukherjee said teenage pregnancy remains one of the biggest concerns for the state. “Teenage pregnancy is the biggest concern. Unfortunately, Bengal tops the list. It is a serious problem, and we are making every possible effort to prevent it,” Mukherjee said. He identified several areas where the problem is particularly prevalent, including Murshidabad. He said that in…

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