The Vice-President of India released the memoir 'Dancing with Joy' by Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant on 14 October 2026. During the event, the Vice-President highlighted government efforts to expand cancer care, including the establishment of over 700 District Clinics and 500 Day Care Cancer Centres. He also noted that a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign started in February 2026 to protect approximately 1.2 crore young girls from cervical cancer. The release does not say when the book's release takes effect as it is a public event.
Key points
- Over 700 District Clinics and 500 Day Care Cancer Centres have been established.
- 19 State Cancer Institutes and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres are approved for operationalisation.
- HPV vaccination campaign aims to protect approximately 1.2 crore young girls; over 50 lakh already vaccinated.
- Eligible families receive ₹5 lakh annual health coverage under Ayushman Bharat.
When it applies
- nationwide HPV vaccination campaign launch