Sandipani Muni children, locals and around 100 guests (including the main donors of the center, the Mulji family from UK) attended the opening of a brand new, village medical center. The center began treating patients on 14th October and has been treating around 70 patients per day since then. FFLV medical services were previously operated as a mobile service going from village to village and treating patients in the open, so the medical center is a big step forward for FFLV village medical services.
The first floor of the medical center is now operational and, when the second floor is complete, there will be several inpatient wards, catering for up to 20 patients. As well as the medical center opening, two kundas (water storage ponds) at the site were inaugurated. The kundas are named Govindji Kund and Palavi Kund. The kundas and the medical center are dedicated to departed members of the Mulji family.
The family has gathered their combined strength to sponsor a medical center – quite an amazing effort for one family! 7 members of the Mulji family, crossing two generations, were present at the opening ceremony. One of the family members present said, "I had seen the photos but I didn’t realize it was so big. Now, when I see the center, I am quite amazed that we have built this". The Muljis participated in traditional Indian inauguration rituals as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony. The festivities were supported by SMS children who created a joyful atmosphere with their singing and dancing. In keeping with Indian tradition, after the inauguration ceremonies, all enjoyed a delicious vegetarian feast. |
