Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Over 200 Women in Maharashtra Underwent Hysterectomies
In a part of India, over 200 women had operations called hysterectomies, where their wombs were removed.
The government says this was because of medical problems, but some people worry it's because of work-related issues.
The surgeries needed approval and exams first.
The government is also giving health check-ups and teaching about women's health and family planning.
Over 200 women in Maharashtra's Beed district underwent hysterectomies between 2022 and March 2025.
The Centre stated that surgeries were performed under state supervision, due to medical necessity.
Concerns were raised that menstruation challenges during harvesting may be influencing decisions.
Maharashtra government assured that surgeries require pre-approval and detailed gynecological examination.
The state has implemented health check-ups and awareness campaigns for migrant sugarcane workers.
- Who
- Women in Maharashtra and the Indian government.
- What
- Over 200 women in Maharashtra underwent hysterectomies between 2022-2025.
- When
- Between 2022 and March 2025.
- Where
- Maharashtra’s Beed district.
- Why
- Reported as medical necessity, though concerns about labor practices were raised.
Concerns Raised
Government Response
Reasons for Surgeries
Concerns Raised
Some reports and research suggest that women sugarcane workers were undergoing hysterectomies due to challenges related to menstruation during harvesting.
Government Response
The procedures were carried out due to medical necessity and with strict state supervision.
- Total Hysterectomies (2022-Mar 2025)
- 211
- Hysterectomies in 2022
- 49
- Hysterectomies in 2023
- 89
- Hysterectomies in 2024
- 55
- Hysterectomies to March 2025
- 18
- One-Stop Centres operational
- 843