Positive Results

The landscape of the region has undergone a complete transformation due to the camp. It has raised the level of awareness about health-related issues, among the local residents. They have understood the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. Moreover, health-related complaints of the villagers have come down significantly. Being convinced of the importance of maintaining personal and environmental cleanliness, the villagers are adopting clean habits and hygiene in their daily lives. The number of leprosy patients has dropped notably as also the extent of contagious diseases which has drastically plummeted. Contaminated water-related diseases have been completely eradicated. Whereas, the number of beneficiary villages and schools availing facilities at the camp, has risen as well.

Schools participating in the camp, have seen an increase in the number of students. Furthermore, the performance of the schools has improved significantly. Also, villagers are now well educated about family planning. Gynaecologists express content at the level of awareness among them. Many of such positive aspects of the camp may be considered.

The foundation for Sadguru Shree Aniruddha's (Bapu) social work, has always been Bhakti (devotion) and spirituality. Bapu says, selfless service (seva) can be built only on the foundation of Bhakti. The Kolhapur Medical and Healthcare Camp is based on the twin principles of Bhakti and Seva.  Many villagers who participate in the camp have followed this path and learnt to look at life positively. It demonstrates the power of Bapu’s teachings. Sadguru Shree Aniruddha's sense of compassion for the common man as also for the underprivileged is evident through this initiative undertaken by him.