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The Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation was founded by late Ram Gopal Mehra on the demise of his wife, late Tara Vati Mehra in 1968.

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The Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation was founded by late Ram Gopal Mehra on the demise of his wife, late Tara Vati Mehra in 1968. The forming of the Foundation was the beginning of the fulfillment of a dream of a family, displaced from Pakistan during the days of the partition, to serve the community in which they lived. Shri Ram Gopal Mehra, his son, Lalit Mehra, and his daughter-in-law, Renu Mehra were partners in this dream. Their children, Priya Khanna and Pran Mehra are now part of this dream.

THE FOUNDATION RUNS:

� A spacious Medical Centre in a needy and congested part of New Delhi, with a full time charitable OPD providing the services of General Physicians, Homeopath, Ayurveda, Yoga, Cardiology, Orthapaedic, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery, ENT, Eye Surgeon, Psychiatrist and Dentistry; and equipped with an X-Ray unit, Ultrasound & ECG facility, Computerised Pathology Laboratory and a Physiotherapy Unit, with a Minor Operation theatre to be added shortly.

� Two charitable Homeopathic Dispensaries in New Delhi. � A Primary School with a feeder Nursery Class having a strength of over 430

children in the heart of New Delhi. Vocational training classes for Stitching & Sewing; Beauty Culture and Computer Training are also offered.

Now that the Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation has established itself and its activities, and developed a significant corpus through the efforts of the Founder's Family, it is time to look outward to involve others in the community and those all around the world wishing to help the underprivileged by furthering the activity of the Foundation.

SOME HISTORY:

Since the demise of Shri Ram Gopal Mehra in 1980, Lalit Mehra and Renu Mehra dedicated themselves to fulfilling this shared family dream and converting it into ground reality. They added to the Corpus of the Foundation each year from their


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business and personal incomes. In recent years some close family and friends have joined them. This dedicated and consistent effort has resulted in the raising of the Corpus of the Foundation beyond any expectation they had of themselves and their capacity. Both Lalit Mehra and Renu Mehra have distinguished themselves in service to and through Rotary and Inner Wheel respectively.

Having served as the President of the Rotary Club of Delhi South in 1977-78, Lalit Mehra served as District Governor of Rotary International's District 3010 (comprising Clubs in Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Sonepat) in 1984-85. He then had the singular distinction of being invited to train incoming District Governors at the Rotary International Assemblies in 1985 and 1986. He was Chairman of the Polioplus Campaign Committee for India, Sri Lanka and Nepal when he was responsible for raising the region's share of contribution of funds for the purchase of Oral Polio Vaccine. Under his leadership, the region surpassed its target of USD 4.2 million during 1987-88 when Rotary International raised USD 220 million globally. He has also been responsible for the formation of the Rotary Foundation (India) in order to channel contributions from Indian Rotarians. In addition to his Rotary Activity, Lalit Mehra has also been responsible for establishing the Alwar Public School.

Renu Mehra served as President of the Inner Wheel Club of Delhi South in 1979-80 and then as District Chairman of Inner Wheel District 301, before serving as President of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India in 1984-85. She has distinguished herself in service to the community and is looked upon as a person to turn to for help by all those, especially the needy, who come to her for help.




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The Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation provides:

HEALTHCARE :

• at its Medical Centre, in the densely populated trans Yamuna area of I.P.Extension (Mandawali Fazalpur), New Delhi.

• at two free Homeopathic Dispensaries well located in New Delhi.

• provides spectacles to needy patients who are checked up at a leading Charitable Eye Hospital in New Delhi.

EDUCATION :

• through the Nirmal Shiksha Kendra which runs the Nirmal Primary School with a strength of over 430 children and offers Vocational Training classes in Stitching & Sewing; Beauty Culture and Computer Training.

By giving scholarships to deserving students in recognised institutions like :

• The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

• The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

• The Convent of Jesus & Mary School, New Delhi, and


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• The Doon School, Dehra Dun

on the basis of recommendations made to the Foundation by the heads of these institutions.

OTHER ASSISTANCE :

By supporting community service activity undertaken by the Inner Wheel & Rotary Clubs from time to time, including assistance for relief to victims of natural calamities.




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The “CHARITABLE MEDICAL CENTRE” at I.P. Extension, Mandawali Fazalpur, New Delhi, functions in a three-floor building (basement, ground and first floor) with a total covered area of about 11,000 sq. ft (about 3,300 sq. ft. on each floor) on a 1000 sq. mtrs. plot in a prime location in I.P. extension (Mandawali Fazalpur) - one of the densely populated neighbourhoods of New Delhi to the east of the river Yamuna.

Physicians at the Medical Centre provide a charitable OPD eight hours daily. Services of specialist Consultants in the fields of Cardiology, Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Chest Specialist, General Surgeons, ENT, Eye Surgeons, Psychiatrist, Dermatology, Acupuncture, Homeopathy and Ayurveda are also provided. A Family Planning & Mother & Child Clinic is held once a week. The Centre is fully equipped with:

• Computerised Pathology Laboratory• X-Ray• ECG• Ultrasound• Dental Clinic• Physiotherapy

On an average the Medical Centre serves 80-120 patients daily. A record of patients attended to in each quarter:



OTHER HEALTHCARE ACTIVITIES:

Homeopathic Dispensaries:The Foundation operates two free Homeopathic dispensaries at:

� Arya Samaj, Link Road, Jungpura Extension, New Delhi

� Sujan Singh Park, New Delhi

Which serve about 150 patients per week.

FUTURE PLANS:

At present patients receive medical attention on the ground floor and in the basement. Apart from constant upgradation and improvement of the existing facilities, our plan is to equip and furnish the available 3,500 sq. ft. on the first floor of the centre as a Surgical Facility comprising an air-conditioned Operation Theatre, Recovery Room with 9 beds, Doctor’s preparation Room, Patient Pre-operative Room with all requisite equipment and instruments, including Oxygen Manifold and an Instrument

Sterilization Facility. For patients to reach the first floor, an elevator system will be installed. In a later step, if feasible, an ambulance service would also be introduced. For additional details on the Surgical Floor Project, click here.

A Casualty Service will also be introduced.

Apart from the equipment required for these plans, The Foundation will need to engage the services of appropriate medical staff.

Quarter Ending No. of Patients Quarter Ending No. of Patients

September 96 2423 December 96 2798March 97 3698 June 97 3742September 97 4993 December 97 4488March 98 5434 June 98 5642September 98 7874 December 98 4944

March 99 4150 June 99 4801

September 99 5189 December 99 4128

March 2000 3860 June 2000 4467

September 2000 8127 December 2000 5454March 2001 5165 June 2001 4606 September 2001 6546 December 2001 5550

March 2002 6843 June 2002 6147



FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:

� It is estimated that to provide the services envisaged, for equipment and infrastructure, the Foundation would need funding in the range of USD 80,000 to 120,000 (Rupees 4 to 6 million) spread over 2002/2003.

� The Foundation needs to fund the activities of the Medical Centre and the Homeopathic Dispensaries at an annual recurring cost of USD 15-20,000 (Rupees 0.75-1 million).




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NIRMAL SHIKSHA KENDRA:

The Foundation manages and funds the NIRMAL SHIKSHA KENDRA, which runs the Nirmal Primary School. The School, with 430 students, and the Vocational Training classes for Sewing and Stitching; Beauty Culture and Computer Training are

offered in a spacious building with 12 rooms on the ground floor and 10 on the first floor built on a one acre plot of land off Pandara Road, New Delhi near the historic India Gate monument. The classrooms occupy about 15% of the total available land area with the remaining area developed into a playing area with facilities of an open-air stage. PRESENT ACTIVITIES:

Nirmal Primary School : The school has been permanently recognised by the New Delhi Municipal Committee, which provides grant-in-aid of 95% of salaries of teachers and staff. The Nirmal Shiksha Kendra, which provides the funding for the balance of salaries, all other recurring expenses, and all capital expenditure, is a registered society administered by representatives of the TARA VATI RAM

GOPAL MEHRA FOUNDATION. The Nirmal Primary School has about 430 students

from Nursery to Class V - with two sections in each class - looked after by a trained Headmistress and 10 trained teachers No fees are charged from the


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At the end of each course, the trainees undergo an evaluation. The performance has been encouraging with most trainees securing ‘A+’ and ‘A’ grades. The Certificate awarded by the Nirmal Shiksha Kendra has a place of respect in the employment market. Those who have been through these courses have found meaningful employment or started their own business, significantly adding to their income generating ability.

Computer Training: These classes are offered in co-operation with another foundation at a very nominal fee. Ten computers are presently provided and about

teachers. No fees are charged from the Primary School students, all of whom come from modest backgrounds. In February 2002 we organised an annual day at the school. Click here to view photographs from that event.

Vocational Training:For the up-liftment of women, Vocational Training Classes are offered which enable them to undertake activity to supplement family income. The following courses are provided under the guidance of qualified instructors. 1,400 women have so far benefited from these courses, since they commenced.

COURSE CONTENT

Sewing-Cutting and Dress Designing

Training to cut and sew garments like Chemise, Gents underwear, simple frock, umbrella frock, Yoke, Pajama, ladies shirts, Belted salwar, Boys shorts, Gents shirts etc.

EmbroideryTraining in decorative embroidery, which enhances the appearance and value of garments.

Beauty Culture

Training in Bridal Make-up, Reception make up, General day to day make-up, Pedicure, Manicure, Wax, Skin bleach, skin care, facials, hair care, and massage etc.

Hair Dressing, Styling and Cutting:

Training in creation of various hairstyles. Those who undergo this course generally prefer to be self-employed and set up their own small business.

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