Dr. Rasikbhai P Gandhi general practioneeer practising in Ghatkopar since
year 1965. Man with a purpose to help the underpriviledged and lower
middle class in their time of need. Man who in today's times where even
new doctors charge heavily provides at Rs 3/-day (even that is not
compulsory for those who cannot afford to pay) and attends approximately
300 to 400 patients a day. Man ever willing to help the needy and who is
respected for his integrity and social services rendered.
*** Idea ***
In appreciation of Dr. Rasikbhai P Gandhi's efforts in medical and social
field in Mumbai and especially in Ghatkopar, the residents of Ghatkopar
held a function to felicitate Dr. Rasidbhai P Gandhi for his services
rendered in the medical and social field at Paramkeshavbaug Hall,
Ghatkopar on 18th Jan 98 where about a 1000 persons attended. The meeting
was presided over by Dr. J J Vyas - an eminent cancer specialist. It was
during the meeting that Dr. J J Vyas raised the problemas of students from
the lower middle class families who found it difficult to pay the fees
charged by medical institutions (approx Rs 7000/- per term plus other
charges). Here Dr. Rasikbhai P Gandhi took the lead and announced
creation of a trust for the purpose of providing scholarship to deserving
candidates and providing free medical facilities to the poor. Before the
fuction ended Rs 3,25,000/- approx was promised by eminent citizens as
their contribution towards the trust.
*** Objective ***
The broad objective of Dr. Rasikbhai P Gandhi Medical Foundation is to provide
scholarship to needy and deserving candidates for advanced studies in the
medical field to provide medical relief free or at cost to the needy and
underpriviledged class in our society in form of free medicine, subsidised
operations etc.
*** Appeal ***
We on behalf of Dr. Rasikbhai P Gandhi Medical Foundation (A trust managed by
nine trustees) appeal to our fellow brothers and sisters to contribute
generously to the trust. The trust is registered and contribution to the
trust shall qualify for educations under section 80-G of the income tax act,
1961. Receipts along with 80-G deduction certificates shall be sent as
early as possible.
Drafts in name of "Dr Rasikbhai P Gandhi Medical Foundation" and payable at
"Mumbai" should be sent to the registered address mentioned overleaf.
For Dr. Rasikbhai P Gandhi Medical Foundation
Trustee.