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Annadaanam -
Free lunch programme at Palakkad district Hospital |
The free lunch programme was started in July 1996. The project caters to more than 175 patients admitted to the District Hospital, Palakkad, on a daily basis. We distribute hot and wholesome meals prepared in Devashrayam’s kitchen
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Aashrayam
Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for the Mentally Challenged
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The Vocational Rehabilitation centre was started in October, 1998. More than 48 mentally challenged people attend the vocational training programme. We render training in khadi spinning, agarbathi and phenyl making, paper bag manufacturing and production of liquid soap and handwash, Music and handicrafts are taught at the centre. Besides, regular physiotheraphy sessions and intelligence and memory enhancing techniques are imparted.
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Ayurbandhu – Dialysis assistance project
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Inaugurated on 12th July 2008 by Sri A.K. Balan, State Minister for Electricity and SC/ST Development. The scheme offers financial assistance to patients suffering from renal diseases, to undergo dialysis. One dialysis at the concessional rate costs Rs.500/-. For one month, the treatment for a patient will cost between Rs.4000 – 8000 depending on the number of dialysis needed. Our aim is to provide financial help for atleast one dialysis a day, in the first year of the scheme. Later, as we go down the expansion process, more facilities will be provided, depending upon, the fund availability.
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Free medicines for the poor and the ill
In the free medicine project, medicines are supplied through authorized medical shops on producing prescriptions given by medical practitioners. This project reaches a large number if poor patients in the district |
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Residential and half way homes for the mentally ill and the retarded. |
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Rehabilitation centre for street children. |
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Self employment programme for destitute women. |
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Educational assistance to deserving students from financially backward families. |
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