Health Care

Jaslok Hospital

A multispecialty hospital in South Bombay – this hospital provides medical care to people from all walks of life. Tulsi Trust extends its support to patients who cannot afford even the most basic medical expenses for medicines, diagnostics, and treatment.

The Trust also partially funds major surgeries, offering up to ₹2,00,000 per patient. Each year, over 1,200 patients receive vital assistance through this initiative.

Wadia Hospital

Located in the heart of Mumbai, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children (BJWHC) is committed to providing quality healthcare to all, regardless of socio-economic status. With a firm belief that top-tier medical care should be accessible to everyone, BJWHC offers state-of-the-art neonatal and pediatric services at affordable rates.

A globally recognized teaching hospital, BJWHC is equipped with 300 beds and a highly skilled team of over 60 pediatric specialists who care for more than 100,000 outpatient children and approximately 10,000 inpatients annually. Established as India’s first independent pediatric hospital, it is
exclusively dedicated to child healthcare and is acknowledged by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics for its exceptional contributions to pediatric care.

Footprints – Dr. Chasanal Rathod – Healing with Heart, Running with Purpose

Dr. Chasanal Rathod is a leading Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Mumbai, with a deep commitment to transforming the lives of children affected by neuromuscular disorders—especially Cerebral Palsy. Her expertise lies in Gait Analysis, Deformity Correction, and complex paediatric surgeries such as clubfoot, knock knees, wry neck, bilateral DDH, toe walking, and more. A respected name in her field, Dr. Rathod
serves as an Executive Council Member of the Bombay Orthopaedic Society, Dadar – Mumbai. Her passion for medicine goes beyond hospital
walls. Moved by the challenges faced by children with Cerebral Palsy, she founded FOOTPRINTS – A Social Initiative, a charitable organisation
dedicated to their treatment and well-being.

Dr. Rathod’s surgical reach spans across several hospitals, including SRCC Hospital (Mahalaxmi), Bhaktivedanta Hospital (Mira Road), L.H. Hiranandani Hospital (Powai), Mangal Anand Hospital (Chembur), Ankur Hospital
(Virar), and two hospitals in Malad. Each year, she performs between 300 to 350 life-changing surgeries, ensuring specialised care reaches those who need it most. Her dedication doesn’t stop in the operating room. Dr. Rathod is also a passionate marathon runner. Every year, she runs to raise awareness and support for children with Cerebral Palsy—turning every mile into a message of hope and resilience. Through her work, Dr. Rathod is not only healing little feet—she’s leaving behind footprints of compassion, strength, and lasting impact.

Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Society

The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS) is an all-India charitable organization established in 2001 by renowned neurologist Padma Shri Dr. Bhim Sen Singhal. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s (PwPs), PDMDS offers free, multidisciplinary care including physiotherapy, counselling, speech therapy, and caregiver support. The organisation operates across 24 states through 70 support groups, conducting weekly offline and online sessions tailored to regional languages and cultural contexts. In the year 2024–2025, PDMDS held 8 training workshops and 118 educational programs, significantly expanding awareness and support for Parkinson’s care. Its committed team comprises 55 physiotherapists, 7 psychologists, and 24 social workers, implementing a holistic model of care across the country. The Borivali Centre, supported by Tulsi Trust, benefited 628 PwPs and their caregivers through structured biweekly sessions focusing on physical rehabilitation and emotional well-being, continuing to serve as a vital hub for community-based Parkinson’s care in Mumbai’s western suburbs.

Mission for Vision (Old Project)

Tulsi Trust initially supported various eye hospitals to eradicate blindness in India. The focus of  the NGO was to reach out to the community at the village level and urban slums. Mission for Vision was given a focus when it was established in 2002.The first was Tulsi Eye Hospital in Nashik, Maharastra, a top-of-the-line eye care provider with qualified and experienced ophthalmologists. This hospital has various verticals that look into the treatment for glaucoma, retina cornea and low vision. It also has a contact lens clinic along with General Ophthalmology and Community Ophthalmology. This hospital can treat neonates having Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Ever since, eye care hospitals have mushroomed all over the country and ‘Mission for Vision’ is today a ‘big’ name. For reference visit: https://www.missionforvision.org.in

Graceful Living

When Mr. Jagdish Chanrai’s elderly mother was ailing, he felt a strong need to help the elderly in more ways than one: physically, mentally and emotionally. Graceful Living, under the wing of Tulsi Trust, was established in 2019 and came from a social need for elderly care.  Active for four years, GL is involved in taking care of the elderly by raising awareness through its activities and talks for senior citizens while also having a presence on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. It provides holistic, medical as well as social services for the elderly. For reference visit: https//www.gracefulliving.org

Tulsi Rural Development Trust

This was set up in order to work in the rural parts of India. The Trust is involved with feeding the poor of Tamil Nadu, providing scholarships for higher studies to the economically weaker sections of society, cultivation of vegetables and food grains in surrounding areas to keep the local people involved. This includes a project to feed leprosy-affected people at the Tirumani Leprosy Centre near Chennai (in 2011) and also provides support for the repair of toilets, dormitories and bathrooms damaged due to a cyclone.

Missionaries of Charity

Tulsi Trust supports some activities of Mother Teresa’s foundation at Shanti Daan, Borivali and Prerna Bhavan, Wakad (led by Mary Joseph Michael). The land was released by the Government of Maharashtra in Borivali and the construction was financed by Tulsi Trust. Provision of beds, blankets, and other such amenities were also financed by the Trust. Prerna Bhavan, Wakad was set up on ten acres of land in 2004 and its construction costs were provided by the Chanrai family.

Tulsi Trust is now supporting 7 projects:
1. Shanti Daan
2. Wakad
3. Pimpri
4. Tadiwala
5. Vile Parle
6. Santacruz
7. Byculla

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Tulsi Trust provides financial support for the treatment of underprivileged patients at a hospital in South Mumbai, run by Managing Director Angela Rodrigues. The beneficiaries include Adivasis, orphans, the homeless, and economically challenged individuals. Priority is given to serious ailments such as cancer, TB, and kidney diseases, with special assistance for those lacking documentation. Tulsi Trust covers OPD charges, medical fees, and treatment costs for the poorest patients and also contributes up to Rs. 2,00,000 per person for major surgeries. Each year, the Trust reaches out to around 1,500 patients, including those from remote villages, ensuring they receive the care they desperately need.

Tulsi Trust supports St. Elizabeth’s Hospital with ₹10,00,000. The Patient’s Medical Assistance project supports the financial needs of the patients, which is also extended to the communities that are vulnerable, poor and with no access to major finance, such as:

• Patients whose annual income is below ₹2 lakhs and are unable to bear the cost of their treatment.
• The migrants who have no bona fide documents to avail of any government health benefit scheme/program.
• Families from the low to middle income group may be considered, especially those critical cases where they have been on treatment for a prolonged period of time and cannot afford specialised treatment. Also, matriarchal families with no other financial support or source of income from relatives and thus are vulnerable in society.

Tulsi Villages

Tulsi Trust created a project started in 1995 to create an awareness and initiate social development in certain rural areas. What started off as seven villages now covers 12, located south-west of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, between Perur and Siruvani. Healthcare and health education is being taught with local women being trained by the Trust; 20,000 outpatients are treated every year while healthcare for the under-five children and solutions for the elderly (for diabetes/hypertension) is given priority. With government support, Tulsi Trust has helped villages like Vadivelampalayam and Sennanur and it acted like a catalyst, making potable water available. Building and maintaining of group toilets with guaranteed water supply, environment sanitation, health, hygiene, education and skills training are part of its program.

Sindhu Varsha Foundation

Tulsi Trust provides the poorer sections of Ulhas Nagar, Maharashtra with free monthly ration through this foundation. It’s a Sindhi dominated area known for the influx of Sindhis after Partition.

A list of the poorer sections of Sindhis has been made and these people have been provided with ‘cards’ (like ration cards), in which Tulsi Trust has given donations in the form of kits of ration, enough for a family of 4, every month on an annual basis Tulsi Trust has also supported financial aid to girls for better education.

Indian Relief Foundation (IRF)

Located at the base of Malang Gad in Kalyan, Maharashtra, Indian Relief
Foundation (IRF) is supported by Tulsi Trust to provide essential services to the poor and needy. Every Thursday, freshly cooked meals are distributed to the underprivileged, while a doctor visits the onsite dispensary, offering basic healthcare to 200-250 individuals. Those requiring further treatment are referred to a nearby hospital. IRF was founded by Baba Gursahani, who was deeply moved by the plight of the local community, particularly lepers and the visually impaired. He initiated numerous free medical camps and cataract surgeries to address their needs. Over the past four years, IRF has expanded to a multi-facility centre, now offering OPD services, generic medications, a pathology lab, vision centre, ECG facilities, and more, reaching around 1,000 patients every month.