In a significant boost to rural healthcare infrastructure, two Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Maharashtra's Thane district have received a major upgrade of essential medical equipment. This initiative, part of Project Sanjeevani, was made possible through the corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts of PPFAS Asset Management Private Limited (PPFAS Mutual Fund) and its partner, Mohanlal Tulsidas Doshi Trust (MTD).
Enhancing Healthcare Access in Rural Thane
The beneficiary centres are the Primary Health Centre in Kasa and the Primary Health Centre in Dhaniv. These facilities serve as critical first points of contact for medical care in their respective rural communities. The upgrade aims to bridge the gap in diagnostic and treatment capabilities, ensuring residents have access to better healthcare services closer to home.
The newly provided medical equipment is comprehensive and designed to address a range of basic healthcare needs. The list includes vital apparatus such as an ECG machine, a semi-automatic biochemistry analyser, and a haematology analyser. Furthermore, the PHCs have been equipped with a microscopic urine analyser, an autoclave machine for sterilization, and an ultrasound machine.
A Collaborative CSR Effort for Sustainable Impact
This project underscores the growing role of corporate India in strengthening public health systems. PPFAS Mutual Fund and the MTD Trust collaborated to identify the specific needs of these PHCs and fund the procurement of the equipment. The initiative goes beyond a one-time donation; it is structured to have a lasting impact on the health outcomes of the local population.
By enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of these PHCs, Project Sanjeevani reduces the need for patients to travel long distances to urban hospitals for basic tests and preliminary care. This not only saves time and money for the patients but also helps decongest larger healthcare facilities, allowing them to focus on more complex cases.
The Broader Vision of Project Sanjeevani
Project Sanjeevani represents a focused model of CSR intervention in the healthcare sector. It targets the grassroots level—Primary Health Centres—which are the backbone of India's public health network, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Equipping these centres with modern tools empowers healthcare workers, improves the accuracy of diagnoses, and enables timely treatment.
The successful upgrade of the Kasa and Dhaniv PHCs serves as a replicable model for other corporations and trusts looking to make a tangible difference in community health. It highlights how targeted investment in infrastructure can significantly improve the quality and accessibility of primary healthcare services for underserved populations.
This move is expected to benefit thousands of residents in the catchment areas of these two centres, bringing reliable medical diagnostics and care to their doorstep and marking a positive step towards achieving equitable healthcare access in the region.
