...A colossal gathering...

...perchance innumerable HEALTH REQUIREMENTS...

Hence...

...to serve and cater to the needs of flocking pilgrims...

the proposes aSri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation

MAHA MEDICALSEVA...

SINHASTHA KUMBHA MELA...

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Maharashtra & Goa

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Love All, Serve All

- Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Help Ever, Hurt Never

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SIGNIFICANCE OF KUMBHA MELA

Kumbha Mela is a mass piligrmage of faith and is considered to be the

largest peaceful temporary gathering in the world. Every three years,

Kumbha Mela is held by rotation in India in Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik and Ujjain. Then

there are the Ardha Kumbha Melas at Haridwar and Allahabad, every six years, the Purna

Kumbha Mela held only at Allahabad every 12 years. The last Kumbha Mela at Nashik in

the 12-year cycle was held in 2003. As such, the ensuing Kumbha Mela will be held there

during July 2015 to September 2015. It is expected that over 1 crore pilgrims would

participate in the Mela. People from across the globe also visit the Mela. It is now a

location for great documentaries, including National Geographic channel and other

channels.

Kumbha Mela holds lot of significance to the people in India. People look up to Kumbha

Mela as an event that gives them a golden opportunity to liberate themselves from the

miseries and sufferings of life. It enables them to take a holy dip in the sacred water and

wash away all the sins they have committed in the past. People come from different parts

of the country to be a part of this sacred ceremony. All religions believe that the destiny of

mankind is determined by the celestial war that goes on between good and evil. All

festivals, in essence, are a celebration of the victory of good. And it is believed that the

greatest blessing for the pilgrim - both the holy man and the ordinary person - is by

bathing in the holy waters.

SINHASTHA KUMBHA MELA 2015 (NASHIK)

Nashik is the venue for the next Kumbha Mela 2015 which will be held on the banks of

river Godavari. Kumbha Mela in Nashik happens after a period of 12 years. As per the

survey conducted by the government, around over 1 crore pilgrims are expected to arrive

and take holy bath in the river Godavari to

cleanse their body and souls. The Kumbha

Mela is scheduled from 14/7/2015 to

26/9/2015, with the Shahi Snans (holy bath)

on Aug. 29, Sept. 13 and 18 Sept. 2015.

Year Attendance (approx)

2001 40,00,000

2013 70,00,000

2015 1 Crore (expected)

SINHASTHA KUMBHA MELA 2015 : IMPORTANT DATES th• 14 July 15 - The flag hoisting of the main ceremonyth• 26 August 15 - Shravan Shudha Pratham Snanth• 29 August 15 - Shravan Sudha Purnima (First Shahi Snan)th• 13 September 15 - Bhadrapad Krushna Amavasya Dwitiya (Second Shahi Snan)th• 18 September 15 - Bhadrapad Rushipanchami Dwitiya (Third Shahi Snan)

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Mother & Child Care

Farmer Development

Easwaramma Foundation

Mobile Medical Service

Sri Sathya Sai Poshak Ahar

Wellness Centre

Education in Human Values

Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas

Village Integrated Programme

Vidya Vahini

Educare,

Medicare

&

Sociocare

Activities

of the

Organisation

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OUR ORGANISATION

The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation was founded in 1965 by

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to enable its members to undertake

service activities as a means to spiritual advancement.

The Organisation derives inspiration, guidance and strength from Bhagawan Baba’s

mission and message of propagating the truth of man’s inherent divinity, which is

proclaimed and preached by all religions of the world. In consonance with this truth, the

Organisation has, as its main objective, practice of selfless love and service without any

distinction of religion, nationality, race, socio-economic status, either for those who work

in the Organisation or for those who are served by them. Thus, it transcends all barriers,

leading humanity towards the ideal of ‘Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man’. In

fact, this spiritual basis enables every one in the Organisation to pursue his own religion

better by putting its teachings into practice by way of love and service to the God who

dwells in all hearts. That is why the Organisation features in its emblem the symbols of

some of the major religions of the world.

MISSION STATEMENT

“The main objective of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation," as Sathya Sai Baba states, "is

to help man recognize the divinity that is inherent in him. So, your duty is to emphasize the

One, to experience the One in all you do or speak. Do not give any importance to

differences of religion or sect or status or color. Have the feeling of oneness permeate

every act of yours”.

The principal objectives of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation are:

1 To help the individual

• to be aware of the Divinity that is inherent in him and to conduct himself accordingly;

• to translate into practice in daily life, divine love and perfection; and therefore

• to fill one's life with joy, harmony, beauty, grace, human excellence and lasting

happiness;

2 To ensure that all human relations are governed by the principles of Sathya (Truth),

Dharma (Right Conduct), Shanthi (Peace), Prema (Love) and Ahimsa (Non-violence).

3 To make devotees more sincere and dedicated in the practice of their respective

religions by understanding properly the true spirit of their religion.

And also to practice and inculcate the core teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Love All Serve All | Help Ever Hurt Never | Service to Man is Service to God

The Organisation provides the platforms of Educare, Medicare and Sociocare to serve humanity.

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SRI SATHYA SAI MOBILE MEDICARE PROJECT

The Project today is blessed to have 42 mobile clinics /

dispensaries, fully furnished with state of the art medical

equipments, which are providing health care services totally free of cost across

the States of Maharashtra & Goa. The mobile medical dispensaries visit over 450

centres - slums, bhajan centres, schools, old age homes, factories, orphanages,

villages, and the like - on a regular basis as per a fixed timetable. Each clinic is manned

by at least two doctors, one driver and several volunteers. Areas in and around

the city of Mumbai, are serviced by 8 such mobile clinics. In all, the project covers

27 districts of Maharashtra & Goa, namely Aurangabad, Akola, Amravati, Bhandara,

Buldhana, Beed, Chandrapur, Dhule, Ghadchiroli, Goa, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai,

Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Gondia, Navi Mumbai, Parbhani, Pune, Solapur, Sangli,

Satara, Thane, Washim, Wardha and Yeotmal. This mobile project has been

successfully reaching out to the poor

and downtrodden at their doorstep,

providing quality primary and

preventive health care.

For Sinhastha Kumbha Mela, the

organisation proposes to acquire

another 12 more mobile vans, fully

furnished with state of the art medical

equipments,

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KUMBHA MELA 2015-16

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No. Mobile Medical Dispensary Centres Units

1 Tapovan Sadhugram Hospital 2

2 Ramghat - Panchavati (Side) 2

3 Ramghat - Nashik (Side) 2

4 Dwarka 1

5 Dhule Road Parking 1

6 Aurangabad Road Parking 1

7 Dindori Road Parking 1

8 Peth Road Parking 1

9 Gangapur Road Parking 1

10 Satpur Road Parking 1

11 Mumbai Road Parking 1

12 Nashik Pune Road Parking 1

13 Muktidham Area – Nashik Road 1

14 Nashik Road – Railway Station 2

15 Trimbakeshwar – Sadhugram 1

16 Trimbakeshwar – ST Bus Stand 1

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SRI SATHYA SAI MOBILE MEDICAL

DISPENSING CENTRES (PROPOSED)

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Need for Medical Seva

Stampede

Medical EmergenciesMedical EmergenciesMedical Emergencies

Possibility of Epidemics

Unhygienic Sanitation

Garbage : Breeding ground for diseasesGarbage : Breeding ground for diseasesGarbage : Breeding ground for diseases

Water borne diseases

NEED FOR THE MEDICAL PROJECT

According to government estimates, over 1 crore pilgrims are

expected to participate at Sinhastha Kumbha Mela 2015 at Nashik-

Trimbakeshwar. Of these, conservatively, over 10 to 12 lakh pilgrims would require

medical assistance for the reasons stated below:

Timely treatment can nip various illnesses in the bud, thereby preventing complications

and insurmountable treatment costs. This is where Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Medical Project

comes in.

• Even though it being very auspicious, this gathering (Mela) may witness chaos, due to

huge crowds and possibility of stampedes.

• Massive health problems like gastroenteritis and water borne diseases caused due to

various factors like impure drinking water, poor quality of food etc. Outbreak of

epidemics cannot be ruled out.

• Inadequate sanitation facilities.

• Poor access to basic health care facilities.

• Kumbha Mela though being a religious and spiritual event by nature also has a political

importance.

VISION

This Mobile Medical Project envisages provision of free medicines and medical treatment

to all needy pilgrims in a very professional, organized, systematic manner and will be

freely available to all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or financial capacity.

IMPLEMENTATION

We propose to set up 20 static / mobile medicare dispensaries (locations allotted by the

government authorities ). These locations are at various vantage points on the access

roads, congregation and bathing points, where a large number of pilgrims can avail of the

facilities. We expect approximately 700 / 800 patients per day. Each point will be manned

by two doctors, four para medics and four volunteers, for about 12 to14 hours on a

regular day and for longer hours on the days of Shahi Snan (holy bath).

All points will be equipped with a wide range of quality medicines and disposables. Basic

diagnostic equipments will also be available at the centres.

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SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION MAHARASHTRA & GOATOTAL NUMBER OF PATIENTS TREATED FROM INCEPTION TILL 31.03.2015MOBILE MEDICARE PROJECT

Area Wise VAN NO. Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14

KOLHAPUR 5436 4160 4044 4737 4456MUMBAI - ZONE -3 5589 3511 4072 3456 4162NAGPUR 5688 2158 1733 2396 2778MUM-Z-2(Andheri - Vileparle) 5679/5238 2228 1775 1642 2041AURANGABAD - VAN 1 5139 2804 2379 2371 2868NAVI MUMBAI 5454 1992 1354 1807 1579MUM-Z-2(Kandivali - Dahisar) 5571 1455 1132 1118 1509CHANDRAPUR 5526 4631 293 1121 1812NASHIK 5463 4944 662 2450 937AURANGABAD - VAN 2 w.e.f. A 5796PUNE 5229 1296 1305 4452 1173WARDHA 5562 1363 1023 904 1419SOLAPUR 5265 723 687 921 962THANE - 1(Ullasnagar) 5598 776 881 676 1480WASHIM 5472 1334 543 845 1480AKOLA 5769 1119 1018 910 1085JALGAON 5949 591 568 240 -PARBHANI 5418 705 815 820 345SANGALI 5535 1100 600 700 1100MUM-Z-2(Jogeshwari - Malad) 5247 850 570 671 610DHULE 5256 732 399 709 707MUMBAI - ZONE -1 5643 684 812 804 809THANE - 2(Virar-Boisar) 5517 675 637 735 706BULDHANA 5544 688 624 554 735YAVATMAL 5481 537 362 533 325BARSI 5697 684 155 591 410AMARAVATI 5283 625 485 491 378BHANDARA 5499 544 312 320 371GOA 5994 401 384 504 509MUM-Z-2(Bandra - Santacruz) 5634 412 391 481 483GADCHIROLI 5274 325 216 270 401BEED * 5553 207 171 189 180THANE - 3(Badlapur) w.e.f. Nov. 14SATARA 5445 62 131 55 -NANDED-SCT 5156 - 2667 2499 2697NANDED-SCT 5183 - 1524 2359 2401NANDED-SCT 5155 - 1737 3116 3351

44316 36461 46447 46259

GRAND TOTAL - NUMBER OF PATIENTS TREATED TILL 31ST MARCH, 2015.

Over patients treated since inception.......and counting30 lakh

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Total Number of Patients treated from 20th April, 2007 upto 31st March, 2014 2518953

Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 Jan-15 Feb-15 Mar-15 Total

5780 5138 4586 5067 5307 5199 4615 4708 577973621 3899 3100 3704 4291 4229 3820 3649 455142649 2823 3156 3704 3074 3159 3360 2984 339742315 2720 1561 4071 2492 2135 1902 2088 269702393 2253 2090 2074 1605 1930 720 550 240371812 1774 1514 1724 1931 1625 1688 1816 206161676 1644 1655 2252 2237 1890 1835 1723 201261125 872 1305 1359 1856 2261 933 2160 197281850 1192 484 1519 559 1441 946 2578 195622543 2292 2575 2070 951 2916 2592 2387 183261204 1286 1068 1003 1929 1287 1286 1020 183091680 1691 1717 2203 2089 2068 777 1298 18232873 8146 850 984 786 472 1212 670 17286

1164 1908 1278 1169 1180 1429 1280 1010 142311564 902 1061 903 1220 945 1324 691 128121381 1141 1015 924 1188 1074 556 713 12124

- - 863 1694 1799 2091 1945 1666 114571153 1389 1201 873 916 1132 1113 874 11336

990 680 1050 1195 1145 945 895 695 11095889 924 909 1021 1058 1031 1006 864 10403947 957 942 895 926 728 985 1265 10192676 893 679 891 705 1165 779 867 9764835 894 748 869 942 997 671 876 9585

1270 813 672 1126 564 543 487 426 8502627 551 808 550 1056 1353 702 567 7971414 623 860 1207 380 561 680 813 7378797 361 449 801 348 859 653 476 6723364 660 555 460 614 1178 318 870 6566489 309 558 431 365 535 527 369 5381446 482 368 399 536 424 368 529 5319482 417 456 368 384 379 187 291 4176198 162 180 189 171 180 162 189 2178

271 357 270 351 279 152856 113 48 198 118 36 54 48 919

2802 - - 1345 1730 1957 1882 1444 190232724 - - 1115 1140 2453 1805 1578 170993640 - - 723 734 832 1342 1607 17082

53429 49909 40361 51351 48683 53709 45758 46638 563321

3082274

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To successfully carry our the medical seva, approximate min cost assuming 800 patients

per Van / per day for one month seva for 20 Mobile Medicare Van is as follows ...

No. Particulars Details

1 No. of Static medical centres along with mobile dispensaries 20

2 No. of SOS Patients average per van / per day 800

3 No. of days (25/8/2015 to 26/9/2015) 30

4 Total patients to be served by one Van (approx) 24,000

5 Total patients to be served by 20 Vans 4,80,000

6 Average medicine and disposable cost

per patient Rs. 30/- each x 4,80,000 1,44,00,000/-

7 Doctors, Volunteers, Para Medical, Driver, Seva Dal etc.

Lodging, Boarding (400 people x Rs. 400/- per day for 30 days) 16,00,000/-

8 Banners, Hoarding, Audio Visual and other printing 2,00,000/-

9 Vehicle Expenses and Transportation 4,00,000/-

10 Waterproof sheds and generators (20 nos. x Rs. 25000/- each) 5,00,000/-

11 Honorarium to Doctors and others 3,00,000/-

12 Other Misc. Expenses (Housekeeping, Medical Equipments etc.) 6,00,000/-

Total Estimated Cost of Project (Sr. No. 6 to 12) Rs. 1,80,00,000/-

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Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Maharashtra & Goa

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The hands that serve are holier than the lips that pray