| Krishnagopal Maheshwari Foundation Maharashtra - Mumbai |
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| Notes - Krishnagopal Maheshwari Foundation is registered under Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950 on 9th June 1969 and also under Income Tax Act of 1961 under section 12-A. Krishnagopal Maheshwari Foundation conducts activities for health, environment, art and culture through various programs and by supporting other organizations involved in such programs. Krishnagopal Maheshwari Foundation gives emphasis on providing health services to disadvantaged sections of the society. It identifies health needs of local people, and provides services according to their expressed needs through involvement of local youth and educational institutions. The foundation arranges annual medical camps in areas where health facilities are not available. One of the latest programs is a comprehensive medical checkup camp in Bagar, district Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. A health awareness campaign was conducted in Bagar to understand prevalence of various health ailments among the villagers. The campaign was followed by the medical check up camp. A team of medical professionals (physician, gynecologist, pediatrician, ophthalmologist, cancer specialist and ENT surgeon) along with support of para-medical staff conducted the full day medical camp. Approximately 500 patients were checked and treated in this camp held on 5th February 2005. The camp provided for free facility for medical check up, diagnosis, treatment and medicine. The post campaign program and the medical camp feedback from the villagers was very encouraging. The foundation has decided to make this an annual activity. Considering the need for Hepatitis-B vaccination, the foundation has arranged a free Hepatitis-B vaccination camp on 18th April 2004, at Bagar, district Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan in collaboration with local charitable Trusts and medical professionals. Total number of beneficiaries of the camp were 159, which include 75 children and 84 women. Cancer patients were also examined by cancer specialist in the camp. The foundation has provided free medicine to poor and needy patients and supported local Trusts in organizing a free medical check up camp where 117 patients were benefited. This camp was organized on 21st June 2005. · Due to extreme cold, the poor people in Jhunjhunu district suffer a lot during winter. The Foundation responded to this need by distribution of the blankets. ‘Khes’ (blankets) were distributed to 200 needy families on 4th February 2005. Identification of needy families was done with the help of local NGOs. · Being aware of importance of cultural values and monuments in people’s life, the Foundation is working towards preserving cultural heritage. It is building partnerships with grassroots local organization for preservation of cultural heritage. · The Foundation has arranged and sponsored training and educational programs for students from different educational institutions for study of history and culture. It is also involved in documentation of cultural monuments. The foundation is providing support to research scholars and students for their studies in related areas. · The Foundation is supporting Indian institute for Research in Numismatic Studies for publication of books, Journals and Newsletters on the area of Numismatics. · The Foundation is involved in identifying students who are not able to continue their studies due to financial problems. It provides financial assistance to such needy students to continue their education. · The Foundation provides financial assistance for photographic salons and exhibitions with a view to promote people’s interest in photography as an art. · The foundation has contributed for construction of school building in Lote Parshuram, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. · The Foundation provided financial assistance to a couple of families and individuals in recent natural calamities. Future plans · An eye camp is scheduled to be conducted in November 2005 at Bagar, district Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. Awareness campaign about eye care and preventive blindness, free medical check up and cataract operation for 300 to 400 people in the Bagar town and nearby areas will be arranged. · The Foundation has planed for annual medical camp for people who otherwise don’t have access to health care facility. The camp will cover different health issues and diseases by imparting experts in each area. The service will be provided on regular basis · The Foundation has planned to expand its work in the area of ‘Water Resource Management’. The holistic program would encompass rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, wastewater recycle and judicial use of water sources. The demonstration project will be undertaken in Bagar in Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan with the help of local institutions and government organizations. The implementation of the demonstration project will be followed up by extension work in the nearby villages. |
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