PUNE: The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) has organised a community-focused awareness program – Sampoorna Public Forum on Preconception Care, and will be held on 13th November 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at IMA Hall, Tilak Road, Pune. The program is being organised under the leadership of Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, President FOGSI, and in association with Pune Obstetric and Gynaecological Society ( POGS)
The program will be inaugurated by renowned actress Mrunmayee Deshpande, in the presence of leading medical experts, including Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar (President, FOGSI & Organizing Chairperson – STAR Sampoorna), Dr. Manish Machave (President, POGS), Dr. Ashwini Kale, Joint Secretary FOGSI, Dr. Nilesh Balakawade, General Secretary POGS, Dr Pooja Lodha, Organizing Secretary,
Convenors Dr Vaijayanti Patwardhan, Dr Alka Kuthe, and Dr Revati Rane, along with Dr. Aarti Nimkar, Dr Alka Kshirsagar, and other dignitaries.
The program will feature expert talks on the importance of preconception health, early screening, and holistic readiness for pregnancy—covering social, mental, physical, and nutritional aspects. Adding a creative touch, the event will also host a Dance Competition (Theme: Maa) and a Skit Competition (Theme: Safe Motherhood), with attractive prizes to encourage youth and public engagement.
The public forum sets the stage for the FOGSI Presidential Conference STAR Sampoorna, to be held from 14th–16th November 2025 at JW Marriott, Pune, focusing on comprehensive women’s healthcare through Strategy, Transformation, Advancement, and Research.
Sampoorna Public Forum, a flagship program of FOGSI, focuses on preconception care to improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. Through extensive health camps and educational drives, the campaign creates awareness about managing key health indicators that influence maternal health.