16 Apr 2026

Dr. Rujuta Hadaye felicitated for her contribution to the SMILE-BMC Project.

Dr. Rujuta Hadaye, Head of Department, was felicitated at the launch of Movitrap (Indoor Mosquito Control) in recognition of her significant contribution to the SMILE-BMC project. The event was attended by several eminent dignitaries including Prof. Aditya Prasad Dash (Padma Shri, WHO), Dr. Avinash Dhakne (AMC, BMC Mumbai), Dr. Manohar Chaskar (Vice Chancellor, SRTMU Nanded), Dr. Rajnikant (ICMR-RMRC Gorakhpur), Dr. Sushanta Kumar Ghosh (WHO), Dr. Himmat Singh (Scientist E, NIMR-ICMR), Mr. Mrignindra Pal Singh (Biostatistician), Mr. Jayant Dandavate (Rentokil PCI), Mrs. Shashi Bala (Director, SMILE-BMC), and Mr. Ritesh Marape (Insecticide Head, BMC). The programme highlighted ongoing efforts in vector control and public health initiatives under SMILE-BMC.