Health and Mobility
Managed by - Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust
Project overview
Budget/ Target
Rs. 5,00,000
Duration
6 Months
Beneficiaries
110 People from all age groups
Project objectives
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To provide 130 prosthetic aids to the orthopedic disabled in Maharashtra and Gujarat in order to enable their independent mobility
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Impact: As a result of this intervention the project envisions to accomplish.
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Increased independence among beneficiaries with the emerging opportunities through the provision of mobility aids.
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It is assumed, that the patient will be employable once mobility is possible. In such a scenario, if the patient earns a minimal of Rs. 5000 per month- he/she is able to generate a value of approx. Rs. 60000. 100 such patients generate a value of approx. Rs. 60,00,000.
About the NGO
Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust, is a registered charity that was established over 25 years ago by Mr Mahendra Mehta. It was set up in order to tackle the problems of poverty in Mumbai, especially amongst young children. From its humble origins as a family institution it has grown rapidly, and now its projects cover a wide range of activities located in both India and other developing countries, including Afghanistan, Sudan, Kenya and Burundi.
Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust is committed to the welfare of people from the most underprivileged strata of society without distinction of caste, creed or color. Its emphasis is on assisting the children and youth who are the citizens of tomorrow and the disabled who need a support to help them join mainstream society.