Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Indore Workshop Promotes Safe, Legal Abortion Services Coordination
Officials held a workshop in Indore about safe and legal abortion care.
The event took place to mark International Safe Abortion Day.
Doctors said abortion is now treated as a legally protected healthcare service in appropriate cases.
They explained that laws have changed as healthcare needs have changed.
Speakers discussed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act, 2021.
They also explained the importance of the PCPNDT Act.
Different government departments need to work together so people can access proper care.
The meeting focused on improving Comprehensive Abortion Care services.
An inter-departmental workshop on safe and legal abortion services was held in Indore on Monday.
The event marked International Safe Abortion Day, observed annually on September 28.
Officials said abortion has evolved from a criminal issue into a legally protected healthcare service.
Speakers highlighted the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act, 2021, and the PCPNDT Act.
The workshop examined coordination among health, police, welfare and local-government departments to improve Comprehensive Abortion Care access.
- Who
- Health officials, doctors, district authorities and representatives from several government departments attended the workshop.
- What
- An inter-departmental workshop discussed safe, legal abortion services and coordination for Comprehensive Abortion Care.
- When
- It was held on Monday to mark International Safe Abortion Day, observed annually on September 28.
- Where
- Premlal Dua Auditorium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve access to safe abortion services and coordinate implementation among relevant departments.
- Event
- Inter-departmental workshop on safe and legal abortion services
- Location
- Premlal Dua Auditorium, Indore
- Occasion
- International Safe Abortion Day
- Legal framework
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act, 2021
- Additional law discussed
- PCPNDT Act
- Services discussed
- Comprehensive Abortion Care
- Participating departments
- Health, Women and Child Development, Panchayat and Police