Sanjivani Health and Relief Committee
Delivers healthcare at the doorstep to rural areas around Ahmedabad
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Since
2005
In July 2005, Gujarat experienced devastating rains and floods. During this period, a group of doctors and social workers visited remote interior vill Read moreages, specifically Mahudha and Nadiad taluka in the Kheda District. Their intention was to distribute food grains and offer medical treatment. However, upon arrival, they were confronted with a shocking and distressing scene. The condition was dire, with thousands of impoverished and uneducated villagers grappling with skin diseases, respiratory ailments, gastrointestinal issues, and infectious diseases in dire and helpless circumstances. Although the government was making considerable efforts to provide financial assistance and enhance infrastructure amenities like roads, electricity, food supply, and communication in remote regions, the sheer scale of the health needs among millions of villagers proved to be a monumental challenge. Delivering primary health services emerged as a formidable task, as it necessitated not only the provision of medicines but also the presence of qualified health professionals, specifically doctors. In response to this situation, a group of three doctors and eight workers united with a strong sense of purpose, forming a team under the banner of the Sanjivani Health and Relief Committee (SHRC). To address the pressing medical needs, they initiated weekly camps every Sunday. Within just three months, their team expanded from three doctors to ten, and the worker count increased from eight to sixteen. These efforts enabled them to provide free medical treatment to more than 10,000 patients. Recognizing the need for ongoing care, Sanjivani established follow-up camps in these villages on a prearranged schedule, in collaboration with health and revenue authorities of the district. This modest beginning gradually gained momentum, and today Sanjivani takes pride in its status as an NGO comprising 20 senior qualified medical practitioners, 3 eye surgeons, 10 dental surgeons, 30 ophthalmic assistants, lab technicians, and over 50 dedicated volunteers. The organization is committed to delivering medical services and free medicines to underserved villagers, right at their doorstep.
Cause Area
Programs
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Rural healthcare
The goal is to offer easily accessible, cost-effective, and professional primary healthcare services to remote villages via mobile medical clinics. Presently, Sanjivani extends cost-free medical care to more than 300 grassroots villages within the Kheda, Ahmedabad, and Gandhinagar districts.
Operating on a daily basis throughout the year, Sanjivani caters to 192 villages with monthly follow-up visits. Additionally, an Ophthalmic Van operates on Sundays, fully equipped with an eye clinic setup complemented by computerized diagnostic tools like slit lamps, Ophthalmoscopes, and Autoref machines. This van offers complimentary eye examinations and provides reading glasses at a nominal fee.
Another component is the Dental Van, equipped with a complete dental clinic setup. Tele Medicine Van, which functions daily, offers its services as well.
Furthermore, Sanjivani operates a Mobile Pathology Laboratory, conducting fundamental biochemistry tests at highly affordable rates. -
Sanjivani healthcare center
Within this center, 42 consultant doctors across various specialties extend their services to the underprivileged population who lack access to private healthcare facilities. The center encompasses the following amenities:
• Consultation services from a diverse range of medical faculties
• A fully equipped Pathology laboratory
• Radiology department offering Ultrasonography and X-Ray services
• Sanjivani Physiotherapy Center
• Sanjivani Dental Clinic
• Programs focused on lifestyle modifications including stress management and cultivating positive thinking
• A generic medical store providing medicines at approximately 20% of their market value -
Education
Shiv Prathamik-Madhyamik Shala (Gujarati) and Sanjivani Vidyavihar (English) - Since June 2014, SHRC has assumed responsibility for Shiv Prathamik Shala, situated in the Vasna Area of Ahmedabad. Presently, this institution accommodates over 1100 children hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, offering them highly affordable education services from pre-primary to Std 10 in Gujarati medium, and from KG to Std 5 in English medium.
Under the SHRC Education Initiative, there are no concealed fees or additional charges for events, festival celebrations, or educational outings. Essential educational materials are supplied at half of the market price, and exercise books are distributed free of charge. Adequate nutrition and healthcare are also ensured. The school supplies a complete set of uniform, festival T-shirts, shoes, and socks to each student at no cost. Moreover, every student receives a free midday snack.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAFTS5439Q
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Registration ID
E- 17400
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VO ID / Darpan ID
GJ/2018/0219715
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12A
No.DIT(E)/12AA/502 /05-06
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80G
No.DIT(E)/80G(5)/1200/2008-2009
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FCRA
41910395
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
Sanjivani Health Care Centre, Nr. Dharmarasik Vatika, Besides Ekta Tower, Barrage Road, Vasna, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 380007
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust