Pune District to Showcase World-Class Health Infrastructure During Grand Challenge Cycling Tour

Pune, 13th November 2025: Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has directed officials to strengthen health infrastructure in line with the Cycling Federation of India’s guidelines to ensure world-class medical facilities for participants in the Pune Grand Challenge Tour Cycling Competition.

During a review meeting held at the Collector’s office, Dudi emphasized that the event is a matter of prestige for India and Pune district, and therefore, medical arrangements must be top-notch. The meeting was attended by medical college deans, district surgeons, health officers from Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations, and representatives from private hospitals.

Among those present were Dr. Chandrakant Mhaske, Dean of Baramati’s Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College and Hospital; Dr. Nagnath Yampalle, Pune District Surgeon; Dr. Ramchandra Hankare, District Health Officer; Jagannath Lakde, District Sports Officer; and Pinaki Baishaki, Technical Director of the Pune Grand Challenge Tour.

Collector Dudi instructed authorities to ensure the availability of essential medical teams, medicines, hospital beds, laboratories, intensive care units, well-equipped ambulances, and advanced medical machinery. He also directed that medical response centers be set up along the race route to provide immediate assistance to cyclists in case of emergencies.

He further stressed the need for training the designated officers and staff, micro-planning for effective health service delivery, and working with dedication to make the event a success.

“This competition provides a valuable opportunity to showcase Pune district on the global tourism map and highlight it as a medical hub,” Dudi added, inviting suggestions to further strengthen the district’s health infrastructure.

Technical Director Pinaki Baishaki briefed the meeting on arrangements such as fully equipped ambulances, trained drivers and volunteers, and an integrated coordination mechanism for emergency response.