The mission of Shri K. K. Shah Sabarkantha Arogya Mandal, Vaatrak, is to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare and education to the local community.
Established in 1956 with the efforts of Shri K. K. Shah, Shri Chunikaka, and local leaders, the organization aims to ensure that the underprivileged and middle-class population has access to excellent medical treatment and educational opportunities in the field of health sciences.
Foundation (1956):
- Established in 1956 by Shri K. K. Shah, Shri Chunikaka, and local leaders.
- Initially named Shri Sabarkantha Arogya Mandal.
- Aimed to provide healthcare and education through hospitals and medical colleges.
Growth and Key Institutions:
- Shrimant Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad General Hospital: Primary healthcare facility.
- Mahavir School of Nursing (2008): Training for nurses.
- Mahavir College of Nursing (Post Basic B.Sc.) (2010): Advanced nursing education.
- Mahavir School of A.N.M. (2012): Training auxiliary nurse midwives.
- Shri Vaatrak Medical Stores (2012): Affordable medicines.
- Mahavir B.Sc. College of Nursing (2014): Undergraduate nursing education.
- Mahavir M.Sc. College of Nursing (2020): Postgraduate nursing education.
- Agriculture Department (1965): Community health through agriculture.
Modern Services:
- Serving the community for over 58 years with affordable healthcare.
- Treatment costs are about 15-17% of private hospital expenses.
- Government-supported with a 5% grant on approved expenses.
- Offers comprehensive services in surgery, medicine, gynecology, orthopedics, dental, and eye care.
- Hosts visiting specialists in various fields for broader medical coverage.
