~Aashirwad is a unique healthcare support initiative for orphaned kids in the landslide disaster at Irshalwadi, (Raigad) ~

Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre today announced ‘Project Aashirwad’ in association with Government of Maharashtra that aims at providing healthcare support to 23 children, who were orphaned due to landslide in Irshalwadi, Raigad, Maharashtra. The camp was hosted at Irshalwadi (Raigad) and was attended by Ms Aditi Tatkare, Hon’ble Minister, Women & Child Development; Mr. Jitendra Haryan, CEO, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre along with his medical team, Mrs. Suvarna Pawar, Deputy Commissioner; Mr Ajit Nairale, District Officer Karjat; Mr Ayub Tamboli, Tehsildar; Mrs. Sasikala Ahirrao, Project Officer, Tribal Development Department; Mr Vineet Mhatre, District Women and Child Development Officer; Mr Ashok Patil, District Probation Officer; Mr Yogiraj Jadhav Probation Officer; Mrs DeeptiRam Rame, Defence Officer; Smt. Mundhe Madam, former Zilla Parishad member; Smt. Ritu Thombare, Chowk Sarpanch; Smt. Umtai Mundhe, Vasambe Sarpanch.

The camp hosted healthcare screening sessions where a detailed health check-up of the children was held. Basis the results, an in-depth management plan was put in place for each child to improve their health indicators. The children were additionally provided with UHID (unique health identification number) cards, to help them with easy hospitalization should any need arises.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Jitendra Haryan, CEO, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre said, “We are privileged to collaborate with the state government of Maharashtra to provide healthcare services to these 23 children. At the heart of our institute, we truly believe in delivering quality service to the humankind irrespective of their social standing. We hold this project close to our hearts, and our team will diligently work towards providing the best possible care to these children should the need arise.”

Additionally, Ms Aditi Varda Sunil Tatkare, Hon’ble Minister, Women & Child Development, Government of Maharashtra said, “The Irshalwadi tragedy is a most unique and harrowing experience. After the occurrence of a natural calamity, its repercussions are felt everywhere. Rehabilitation of victims of natural calamities and provision of necessary facilities is an important responsibility of public representatives. All these children will undergo health check-up and treatment till they reach the age of 21 years. He instructed the concerned department that a liaison officer should be appointed to coordinate with this hospital. Jaslok Hospital will provide health cards for these children to provide health facilities. Special thanks for taking the initiative. Mr Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has expressed his intention to complete the rehabilitation of Irshalwadi within one year and he said that it will be inaugurated soon. Efforts are being made to bring up children without parents through the initiative of the government.”