At a grand ceremony held at the Turf Club in Pune on Thursday, October 22, Season 2 of the Wellness Heroes Awards recognized 25 outstanding individuals for their exceptional service across healthcare, mental wellness, rehabilitation, fitness, and community well-being. Presented by Pune Times Mirror, Civic Mirror, and MultiFit, the event brought together prominent medical practitioners, healthcare administrators, and wellness advocates.
The ceremony opened with the traditional lamp-lighting and a Ganesh Vandana performance. Maharashtra Minister of State for Public Health and Family Welfare, Meghana Sakore-Bordikar, served as the chief guest. In her address, she highlighted state initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat card and the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, which offer cashless treatment coverage up to ₹5 lakh.
Emphasizing the importance of physical and mental health in children, she noted ongoing collaborations with UNICEF targeting childhood obesity, early cancer screening, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while urging private practitioners to support these public health efforts.
Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of Pune Times Mirror, Civic Mirror, and The Lexicon Group, delivered an inspiring address encouraging attendees to dedicate one day a week to aiding laborers from economically backward backgrounds, offering coverage for these initiatives through Pune Mirror.
Neeraj Sharma, Vice Chairman of the group, stressed that true wellness encompasses inner emotional and mental health alongside physical fitness. Deepti Sharma, Co-founder of The Lexicon Group and Director of MultiFit Wellness, further highlighted the value of integrating holistic healthy habits into daily routines.
The evening also featured a Wellness Conclave panel discussion moderated by Akash Rajpurohit, CEO of Pune Times Mirror and Civic Mirror. Esteemed panelists included Dr. H. K. Sale, Dr. Rohan Jahagirdar, Dr. Chinmay Umarji, and Dr. Jayashree Todkar, who shared key insights on modern healthcare and holistic well-being.
The event was supported by co-sponsors Kalpataru Blossoms and Naiknavare Developers, Finance Partner Lokmanya, Health Partners Ruby Hall Clinic and Noble Hospitals, and Associate Partners Umarji Mother and Child Care and Kohinoor Group.
