PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR LAPAROSCOPIC FAMILY PLANNING CENTRE IN TRIBAL AREA
Name of the Project: Family Planning Centre in Tribal Area.
Governing Organisation: Bharat Jodo Yuwa Academys Arogya Prabodhini.
(A trust registered in 1993 under societies registration act 1860 and Bombay General Trust Management act 1950. Registration No is MAH.5124/F-3713)
Responsible & Authorized Person: Dr Ashok Belkhode, M.S. (General Surgery)
President, Bharat Jodo Yuva Academy.
Aim of the Project:
To start a Laparoscopic Family Planning Centre.
Population control is one of the most dreadful problems mankind is facing today. It is all the more so in our country which has already crossed the one billion mark. All kinds of efforts at all levels are commendable. But there is still a lot of scope for Family Planning. Especially because the quality of facilities available is not to the expected standard. Dearth of well-qualified surgeons, lack of well-equipped hospitals, and peoples apathy are the major hurdles in the implementation of this programme. The situation is more miserable in inaccessible & hilly regions like Kinwat in Nanded district.
Dr Ashok Belkhode is a surgeon, who worked as a medical officer for 14 years & dedicatedly worked for the Family Planning Program in Aurangabad & Nanded district. The family planning operations performed by him crossed the unbelievable figure of 30, 000. (Abdominal, laparoscopic & NSV as well.) His remarkably long journey of 30,000 operations in a short span of 14 years does not have a single stigma of complication or failure. All these family planning operations meet the best surgical standards. His contribution in the area of family planning greatly improved the standard of medical services in this region. And thats why it an epitome of surgical standard.
There is not a single village in this region where one would not find a woman who has not undergone family planning surgery by Dr Ashok Belkhode. He trained a number of budding medical officers for this operation & also convinced the masses for getting operation done. Male sterilization, laparoscopic sterilization & female foeticide are his favourite subjects. This shows his commitment to the family welfare programme & health of women.
In order to use his extensive experience & his surgical skills for the improvement of health services in Kinwat region, Arogya Prabodhini has decided to run a Family Planning Centre with all the modern facilities .
This centre will be run in three stages:
Stage 1 : Laparoscopic Family Planning Operation Centre
( By using Sane Guruji Rugnalaya infrastructure.)
Stage 2 : An independent Family Planning Centre including training & research
( With own infrastructure. )
Stage 3 : A well-equipped mobile Family Planning Operation Theatre.
Why Laparoscopic Family planning Centre is needed in our project in Kinwat:
Though laparoscopic tubal ligation
a. is cheap, best & safe method of contraception
b. only one day hospitalization is necessary
c. not much time is consumed
d. well-accepted & popular everywhere
it is not routinely done in Kinwat area.
For the following reasons :
1. Unavailability of Laparoscope,
2. Dearth of qualified surgeons in government system.
3. Poor hospital facilities in existing government system.
Dr Ashok Belkhodes knowledge, experience, diligence & commitment should be used for the benefit of needy people of this inaccessible & hilly area. He is the only qualified & experienced laparoscopic surgeon in this region. This project will be a pilot project so as to perform sterilization, training of budding surgeons & research.
Introduction:
Arogya Prabodhini is an organisation working in the field of health under the banner of BHARAT JODO YOUTH ACADEMY. B.J.Y.A. is a trust registered in 1993 under society registration act 1860 and Bombay General Trust Management act 1950. Registration No is MAH.5124/F-3713.
Bharat Jodo Youth Academy finds its roots in the Bharat Jodo Abhiyan, i.e. KNIT INDIA bicycle March led by renowned social reformer Hon. BABA AMTE. Academy draws her inspiration from the great Gandhians Shri S.N. SUBBARAO and late Shri YADUNATHAJI THATTE. The academy aims at chanelising the YOUTH POWER in this country for socio-economic transformation for better tomorrow through the channels in which we believe, like
National integration, work for downtrodden, struggle against injustice, constructive work, eco-friendly development in all aspects, propagation & diffusion of science so as to build up or strengthen the country.
Geography and Project situation :
Kinwat is a taluka place, 150 kms away from the district headquarter Nanded. Being a tribal taluka, it is devoid of all the modern amenities & medical facilities. It is predominantly inhabited by Adivasis (kolam, Gond, Andh and Pradhan), Banjaras and many such backward communities. These tribals cannot afford to go to the cities to have expensive medical treatment. Sane Guruji Rugnalaya is providing such expensive medical treatments to the tribal patients for the last 8 to 10 years & thus been able to help the tribals to some extent. One of the most dire needs during emergency is the supply of life-saving blood. Since there is no blood bank in this region, it is difficult to provide blood in emergencies. Adequate supply of blood is an important need during surgery, accident, anemia & many such situations.
Kinwat is a big village of thirty thousand population and a Taluka Headquarter. It is located in a remote place and the only tribal Tahsil of the Marathawada region in Maharashtra State. It is near Andhra Border and 150 kms away from District Headquarter Nanded.
Total population of Kinwat taluka is nearly 3 lakhs; predominantly inhabited by Adivasis (kolam, Gond, Andh and Pradhan), Banjaras and the most backward communities. Being the only taluka, which is almost entirely tribal, it is beautiful with its rich forests and hills. It could be developed as a tourist spot if proper communication facilities are made available.
Ramagad Fort to the North West and SAHASTRAKUND Waterfall to the South are the fabulous spots. UNAKESHWAR is famous for ancient heritage of Ramayana time. It is famous for hot water springs. As the legend goes, Lord Rama created these water springs and pots by shooting an arrow to cure a sage from leprosy. This is also known as Sharbhanga.
Mahur is another holy place and newly formed Taluka Headquarter. It is thought to be one of the Shaktipithas out of the three and a half; and is known for a place of lord Datta, Anusayamata and Renukadevi. The situation of Pandav Caves is having its historical importance in addition to the above.
As this area is situated in deep forest and surrounded by Telanganna of Andhra Pradesh on one side and river Painganga on the other, it was very notorious for Naxalite activities also.
On the other hand the whole Taluka is out of reach of all kinds of modern facilities.
After completing my masters in general surgery, I selected Kinwat area to help & share my experience & knowledge for the people pf Kinwat & the surrounding. For the last 11 years, I have been working in the field of health thru government system as a Medical Officer, thru Sane Guruji Rugnalaya, Arogya Prabodhini & other private agencies.
How this Laparoscopic Family Planning Centre will be run:
It will run on no loss no profit basis
Minimal charges will b taken from beneficiaries
Poor & needy will get the priority
At present total infrastructure of Sane Guruji Rugnalaya will be utilized
Collaboration with the government system will b there as to achieve the targets.
Requirements:
One laparoscopic unit
One hydraulic table
Shadow less lamp
Budget Required:
Actual cost of the project is quite high. But due to Sane Guruji Rugnalayas contribution in the health services, the infrastructure of Sane Guruji Rugnalaya, that includes well-equipped operation theatre, indoor beds & other hospital facilities, budget requirement has come down. This should be considered as local contribution to set up the project. It is only limited to laparoscopic unit, separate O.T. table & shadow less lamp.
· One laparoscopic unit ( Including light source etc )————- 2,25,000 /-
· One hydraulic table —————————————————50,000 /-
· Shadow less lamp ——————————————————20,000 /-
· Container & other ——————————————————-5,000 /-
Electricity Back-up (Generator) ——————————————25, 000 /-
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Total Requirement: A + B = Rs 3,25,000 /- (Three lakh twenty-five thousand only)
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Yearly approximate expenditure & income:
A. Income:
Minimum 50 cases will be done per month.
Therefore annual number cases = 600
Minimum fees charged = Rs 250 /-
Total yearly income = Rs 1,50,000 /-
B. Expenditure:
a) Medical Officer honorarium per case———Rs 100 x 600 = 60,000 /-
b) Nursing charges ———————————-Rs 40 x 600 = 24,000 /-
c) Attendant charges ——————————–Rs 20 x 600 = 12,000 /-
d) Medicine charges———————————Rs 50 x 600 = 30,000 /-
e) Miscellaneous charges—————————-Rs 10 x 600 = 6,000 /-
f) Rent & electricity ——————————– Rs 20 x 600 = 12,000 /-
g) Stationery & office expenditure —————- Rs 10 x 600 = 6,000 /-
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Total Yearly Expenditure: a+b+c+d+e+f+g = Rs 1,50,000 /- (One lakh fifty thousand only)
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APPEAL
Help us make a difference
To provide Family Planning facilities to people is the pressing need of our nation. This project relies heavily on donations from the public in order to fulfill the most basic need of this area. We seek your generous donation either in kind or money.
We will be deeply indebted to you on behalf of the needy people of this region.
Yours truly,
Dr. Ashok Belkhode
President,
Bharat Jodo Yuva Academy
Contact Address:
Dr. Ashok Belkhode,
Sane Guruji Rugnalaya,
KINWAT, – 431804
Dist. Nanded. ( Maharashtra)
Ph: (02469) 223036 / 222700 / 222977
Mob: 98 22 31 22 14
Fax : (02469) 223036