ANKUR

About HCJMRI

ANKUR is a comprehensive initiative focused on health and nutrition, employing a triangulated approach that includes health screening and growth monitoring of school children, maternal and child health services, and scheduled clinics for screening non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The program aims to bridge healthcare resources and provide essential treatment to underserved communities.

For the past three years, HCJMRI has been running this charitable program, serving community members, school children, and pregnant women living in Pune's slum areas, with support from generous donors.

Goals and Objectives:

  • Enhance growth and learning outcomes by conducting annual health screenings and growth monitoring for school children in Pune.
  • Increase the utilization of maternal and child health services.
  • dentify and address non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through regular community clinics.
Key Achievements (Till 2024):

  • Growth and Learning Outcomes: Conducted health screenings for 6,160 students across eight schools in different areas of Pune.
  • Maternal and Child Health: Identified and followed up with 200 antenatal (ANC) mothers; screened 329 children from anganwadis.
  • NCD Screening:Screened 20,115 individuals for non-communicable diseases in targeted areas of Pune city.

0

Home Visits

0

Centre Visits

0

New Admission

0

Follow-up Calls

0

School Visits

0

HbA1c Tests

0

Eye Check-ups

Where We Work

Location 1

Urban slums of Pune

We are implementing various social projects in Pune.

Our Team

Member
Dr. Anuradha Khadilkar
Deputy Director
Member
Dr. Dipali Ladkat
Medical Research Officer
Member
Mrs. Sandhya Gaikwad
Social Worker
Member
Dr. Megha Shelar
Medical Officer
Member
Dr. Kavita Makhija
Medical Officer
Member
Dr. Snehal Darekar
Medical Officer
Member
Dr. Shital Bhor
Medical Research Officer
Member
Dr. Karishma Bhade
Pediatrician
Member
Dr. Niharika Shrivastava
Pediatrician
Member
Mrs. Anagha Deshmukh
Dietician
Member
Ms. Meghana Ghadage
Social Worker
Member
Ms. Vaishnavi Raut
Social Worker
Member
Ms. Gayatri Patil
Social Worker
Member
Mr. Vrushikesh Gaikwad
Social Worker
Member
Mr. Harshal Waghmare
Peer Educators
Member
Ms. Surekha Kusale
Social Worker
Member
Ms. Mansi Jawalkar
Social Worker
Member
Ms. Rashmi Sah
PhD Student
Member
Ms. Yogini Daphal
Social Worker
Member
Mr. Amarpaul Keerthy
Clinical Psychologist
Member
Mr. Amol Late
Social Worker
Member
Mr. Balu Gade
Helper & Driver

What people say about us

I’m the father of a Cohort child from Sonesangvi. I often struggled with shortness of breath and didn’t know I had high blood pressure. During a visit to the LG Center in Ranjangaon, a doctor from HCJMRI diagnosed me with hypertension and started my treatment. Since then, my BP is under control and my breathing has improved. I’m truly thankful to the doctor and the HCJMRI team for their excellent care.

A child from Bhambarde village joined the COHORT program two years ago. Her father, a busy village leader and businessman, was diagnosed along with his family during our health check-up. All three were overweight, and the father had very high cholesterol levels. After following our doctor’s advice on diet and exercise, his cholesterol and weight significantly reduced. The family now walks or cycles daily to their hotel and actively monitors their health. Both daughters play badminton every evening with a racket gifted by HCJMRI, increasing their physical activity. The father praised HCJMRI for its consistent follow-ups and said no other organization cares for children's health the way HCJMRI does.

During her child's annual check-up at the LG Health Centre, a mother expressed concern about her daughter's poor appetite and slow growth. Initially looking for a quick solution with tonics, she was guided by the HCJMRI team to focus on improving the child’s diet and physical activity. After assessing the child’s low activity and unbalanced diet, and understanding the challenges of managing a large family, the team provided practical nutrition advice suited to the family’s lifestyle. The mother was convinced to shift from tonics to holistic care, and she appreciated the team’s support and guidance.