In 2013, Maharashtra was hit by a severe drought, one considered as the region’s worst in 50 years. The situation was so bad that only a litre of water would be available for use per person each day, for all activities.
In 2013, Maharashtra was hit by a severe drought, one considered as the region’s worst in 50 years. The situation was so bad that only a litre of water would be available for use per person each day, for all activities.
The importance of agriculture in the life of Pandu, a tribal farmer, is immense. He is the head of his family and supports it through his hard work. Receiving two oxen free of cost from Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham has helped him increase his agricultural yield significantly. Today, Pandu has expanded his activities to produce rice, bajra and other pulses and leads a secured existence.
Nital was born with deformed ankles and knees. When she was six years old, she received surgery to straighten her ankles. When she was 14, both her knees were operated upon, but doctors did not provide any post-operative physical therapy, so she still had a hunched gait. When she was 15, she visited SRVC for regular physiotherapy. A Paediatric Orthopaedist performed a corrective surgery and with the help of physiotherapy, walking sticks and push-knee splints, she is now walking upright.
In Dharampur, a motivational session was organised for 400 tribal women from across 9 villages of South Gujarat. The women were inspired by a touching experience sharing by Chief Guest – Police Inspector Smt. H.J. Patel, who shared how she overcame several hurdles to build a successful career. Sangita Patel, a lady Sarpanch of Kaprada taluka, also spoke her leadership journey. Staff from the Government’s Women Helpline (181) and Ministry of Women and Child Development’s ‘Sakhi One Stop Centre’, shared useful tips to combat all types of abuse.
Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care, Singapore brought hope and joy to over 100 residents of the Lions Home for the Elders. Volunteers spent quality time with the senior citizens, engaging them in an enjoyable game session and shared cakes and gifts, crafting moments filled with warmth and joy.
The Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care New York centre partnered with the Turkish Consulate in New York City and PortX, a transportation service company, to donate supplies to the victims of the disastrous earthquake that struck the regions of Turkey and Syria. These supplies included sleeping bags, baby diapers, toiletries, sleeping bags and nutritious packaged foods.
The Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care Muscat Centre distributed snacks and water bottles to migrant workers. Hundreds of workers from different construction sites across the city benefitted from this initiative!
Recently, the Shrimad Rajchandra Education on Wheels Programme organised an unforgettable exposure visit for 2,000 students from 34 schools in the Dharampur, Kaprada, and Vansda regions.
Jigar Prajapati and Himanshu Patel, first generation learners and students of Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth, passed their M.Sc. exams with a distinction, scoring over 75%.
Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre was recently visited by illustrious medical professionals from the Yale School of Public Health and the Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, USA. During their visit, the team reviewed the Outreach Programme and the Anaemia Mitigation Project of the hospital.