Sunday, 8 February 2026

“मनशक्ती सन्मान सत्कृत्याचा “ पुरस्कार


“मनशक्ती प्रयोग केंद्र”, लोणावळा, मुंबई, मानवी जीवनातील सुख शांतीसाठी पुरक विषयांवर कार्य करणाऱ्या या संस्थेच्या सुवर्णमहोत्सवी वर्षानिमिताने देण्यात येणारा “मनशक्ती सन्मान सत्कृत्याचा “ हा पुरस्कार महान संस्थेला ( व विदर्भ महारोगी सेवा मंडळ, तपोवन यांना ) देण्यात आला.

आम्ही मनशक्ती प्रयोग केंद्र यांचे आभारी आहोत. संस्थेच्या पुढील वाटचालीकरिता शुभेच्छा

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 आजीच्या स्वेटर्स / टोपीची उब :-


मेळघाटातील आदिवासींच्या तर्फे आम्ही महान ट्रस्ट, जयश्री वासुदेव फाटक आजी , वय शंभर उणे अकरा फक्त, यांचे फार आभारी आहोत. आपणा सर्वांना माहिती आहे की मेळघाट मध्ये हिवाळ्यात नेहमीच तापमान ५ डिग्रीपर्यंत किंवा त्यापेक्षा खाली उतरतं; आदिवासी लोक झोपड्यांमध्ये राहतात; थंडीपासून सुरक्षा म्हणून कोणत्याही विशेष सोयी नसतात अशा वेळेस लहान मुलांना ऊब मिळावी म्हणून पुण्याच्या आजींनी वयाच्या 89व्या वर्षी सुद्धा स्वतःच्या हाताने स्वेटर व टोपी यांचे 25 सेट्स विणले जे की महान संस्थेच्या वतीने, १७व्या वार्षिक प्लॅस्टिक सर्जरी कॅम्प दरम्यान , आदिवासींना वितरित करण्यात आले.
ह्या आजींचा थोडक्यात परिचय म्हणजे या आजी आदर्श शिक्षक पुरस्कार प्राप्त शिक्षिका होत्या. शाळेच्या मुख्याध्यापक होत्या ,शिक्षण मंडळाचे पर्यवेक्षक व केंद्रप्रमुख ही पदे पण त्यांनी भूषविलेली आहे.
बयाच आधीपासून विणकाम करतात, घरच्यांसाठी करतातच /विणतातच पण बाहेरच्यासाठी सुद्धा विणतात व कुठलाही गाजावाजा न करता निरपेक्ष भावनेने दान करतात.
आजी तुमचे धन्यवाद
पुण्याच्या डॉ माया भालेराव यांच्या माध्यमातून आजी महान संस्थेशी जोडल्या गेल्या व त्यांनी स्वतः ते मेळघाटला आणले . मॅडम स्वतः गेली अनेक वर्ष कॅम्प ला येऊन महत्वचा हातभार लावतात . मॅडम धन्यवाद .
हे कॅम्प्स दरवर्षी १२५ ते १५०+ आदिवासींचे शाररिक व्यंग दूर करण्या निमित्ताने विनामूल्य करण्यात येतात . या वर्षी १३८
आदिवासींना याचा लाभ झाला.



 17 Consecutive years, 2085 reconstructive Plastic Surgeries Free of Costs:-


Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Camp is being organized at Mahatma Gandhi Tribal Hospital run by MAHAN Melghat over last 17 years, since 2008 under guidance of renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Dilip Gahankari-MCH.

Till date 2085 Surgeries worth Crores of rupees are carried out free of cost.
It covers post-burn contractures affecting the neck and arms to oral cavity cancers, breast tumors, parotid tumors, cleft lip and palate repairs, goiters, hernias, superficial lumps, and lymphadenopathies

This year it was held from 20th to 24th Dec 2025. Total 138 surgeries are carried out by team of experts from outside & various parts of India.

The camp wasn't just about physical transformations; it was about healing hearts burdened by the weight of poverty and despair. Witnessing patients regain their confidence, functionality, and joy after surgeries instilled hope not only in their lives but also in the hearts of everyone involved. The majority of those treated were impoverished tribals, grappling with extensive burn contractures, cancer, and disability, their aspirations hampered by the harsh constraints of poverty. The camp emerged as a beacon of hope, offering not just medical interventions but a lifeline to those who had long endured silent battles against their own bodies
We are thankful to all those who supported this cause in person/ directly/ indirectly/ or in any manner.
The camp featured the remarkable skills and commitment of renowned doctors:
• Dr. Dilip Gahankari, Dr. Ravi Mahanjani, Dr. Parikshit Janai, Dr. Snehajeet Wagh, Dr. Pawade, Dr. Abhishek Vaidya, Dr. Makarand Thakre, Dr. Agrawal, Dr. Naveen, Dr. Sachin Pawaskar, Dr. Vaishali Mohod, Dr. Shrikantha Oak, Dr. Vijay Chandak, Dr. Nitin Borakhade, Dr. Maya Bhalerao and team, Dr. Abhijit Bharadwaj, Dr. Prashant Gahukar and team, Dr. Sanjay Deotale and team, Dr. Ramavatar Soni and PG, Dr. Pradyot Garge, Dr. Jethwani, Dr. Sangole, Dr. Kavita Satav, Julia, Sparsh , Anna, Jess, Summer, Kat, Nilesh Pranjale and Satpute.
Leadership and Institutional Support:-
• The following leaders and institutions were pivotal in providing support and assembling teams of doctors: Dr. Gajbhiye (Dean, GMC Nagpur), Dr. Mahakalkar (MS, DMIMS) and Dr. A.T. Deshmukh (Dean, PDMC).

Heartfelt Gratitude to Generous Donors and pillars:-
• The success of this camp is a reflection of the unwavering support from compassionate donors and supporters who believe in the mission of MAHAN.
• Caring Friends, Ramesh Uncle, Prakash Apteji, Bajaj Auto CSR, VAPM, Rotary Club, Anu Aga, Fine organics CSR, Girish Saive, Athang Satav, mother of Dr. Satavs, PCNDT department (civil surgeon Dr. Soundale and Advocate Bhakare madam) and others.
• Special thanks to Mr Dan, generous donor Australia, Mr Woodrow Wilson, Documentary maker, Melbourne Australia.
• Their contributions helped make this initiative possible, covering essential expenses, medical supplies, and logistical arrangements.
Volunteers and Support Teams:-
• Special appreciation goes to the efforts of the following volunteers who provided invaluable support: Dr. Radhika , Rahul, interns from GMCN, DMIMS nurses and PG, PDMMC PGs and technicians, Avadhut, etc. and complete team of MAHAN-Avinash & Shilpa Satao, Sameer & Manik Palaskar, whole Local management team & Staff who worked in the background over last few months to make it happen

 

Dr Ashish & Dr Kavita Satav conferred on 'NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 award'


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 National award 'We Serve India' by Lions International & Forbes.



National award 'We Serve India' is conferred on Dr Ashish Satav in category of 'Inclusive Health and Accessibility' by Lions International and Forbes-Dec 2025



 Republic Day Celebration at IMA (Indian Medical Association) Amravati Branch:-

IMA Amravati branch honored Dr Ashish & Dr Kavita Satav to be chief guest at republic day celebration on 26th Jan 2026 and awarded 'Honor of Appreciation'






          RESEARCH Based Approach

MAHAN is working on multipronged approach while addressing health issue & aiming to reach to last tribal of society. One of the approach is RESEARCH. It helps to surface out the facts, influence policies at various level like state, private at local & global etc.

Recently MAHAN research paper on "Improving Nutritional outcome" is published in international book 'Routledge'
This is MAHAN's 44th research paper published in National & International Magazine.

To read more on this click MAHAN Research Papers

Saturday, 7 February 2026

 

The Mother Who Refused to Fade:

Impact of intense desire and action of MAHAN trust saved a life.


 

  The silence in the MAHAN Trust ICU was broken only by the rhythmic hiss of a ventilator. On the bed lay a young tribal woman, her body a battlefield. She wasn’t just fighting one enemy; she was fighting five.

Tuberculosis had damaged her lungs. Sepsis had poisoned her blood. Her blood pressure was staggering under septic shock, and her organs were failing. To any observer, she was a shadow disappearing into the darkness of ARDS and severe hypoxia.

In the village she left behind, a small child waited. She was the pillar of her home—the one who cooked, the one who cared, the one who held their world together. If she fell, the whole family would collapse.

The Fifteen-Day War :-

Dr. Satav and the MAHAN team in ICU of Mahatma Gandhi Tribal Hospital,  looked at the monitors, then at each other. They knew the odds. In a remote tribal area, a case this critical usually ends in a heartbeat's silence. But at MAHAN, "impossible" is just a starting point.

For 15 days and 15 nights, the team waged a war:

The Science: Precise titration of life-saving drugs and sophisticated ventilation with oxygen.

The Spirit: Constant monitoring, sleepless nights, and the refusal to let a young mother become another statistic of poverty.

Every time her oxygen levels dipped, the team pushed back. Every time an organ faltered, they stabilized it. They weren't just treating a patient; they were guarding a child’s future.

The Walk of Life

On the sixteenth day, the miracle took its first breath. The ventilator was removed. The "pillar" stood up. When she was discharged, she didn't leave in an ambulance—she walked out on her own two feet.

Fast forward to today. A woman walked into the OPD with a bright smile and steady steps. She looked like any other healthy mother, but the doctors knew the truth. They were looking at a woman who had essentially come back from the dead. Seeing her normal, vibrant, and ready to return to her child brought tears of joy to the very staff who had fought for her life.

To the Young Doctor: Find Your PURPOSE

Why did you study medicine? Was it for the white coat, or for the power to command life to stay?

In the city, you may see many cases. But in social work, you see humanity. Here, your skills are the only thing standing between a family’s survival and their ruin. There is no greater professional satisfaction than seeing a "hopeless" patient walk back into your clinic a month later because you refused to give up.

To Our Donors: You Are the Oxygen

Dr. Satav’s hands did the work, but your generosity provided the tools. Your donations bought the oxygen that filled her lungs and the medicine that cleaned her blood.

We have the expertise. We have the heart. With your support, we can ensure that no mother in the tribal heartlands has to die simply because she is poor.

Together, let’s keep these PILLARS standing.