The IIFL Foundation, the CSR branch of IIFL Finance Ltd., collaborated with BhaktiVedanta Hospital & Research Institute to successfully accomplish the ‘Pandharpur Medical Camp 2024’, which commenced on July 12th, 2024. This yearly initiative provides comprehensive healthcare services to the Warkari community in Pandharpur during Ashadhi Ekadashi.Over the years, the collaboration has been able to serve more than 837874 warkaris. The word ‘warkari’ is a Marathi term that means “one who performs the wari” or “pilgrim”. It refers to a religious movement within Hinduism’s bhakti spiritual tradition. Warkaris are devotees of Vitthal, also known as Vithoba.
The camp has been held annually since 2007, providing all-body health checkups and outpatient services to attendees. Immediate care and follow-up treatments are ensured as required. More than 300 volunteers, including doctors and para-medical staff from BhaktiVedanta Hospital, participate in this selfless service. Specifically designed for Warkari pilgrims, around 20 lakh people who are part of the nearly three-week-long annual pilgrimage or Wari make the strenuous journey on foot during the Pandharpur Wari. The camp also ensures they are well-fed with nutritious meals and refreshments, enhancing their overall well-being throughout the pilgrimage.
Commenting on the Pandharpur Medical Camp, Mrs. Madhu Jain, Director, IIFL Foundation, said, “Our association with BhaktiVedanta Hospital & Research Institute reflects our ongoing commitment to bring healthcare closer to communities in need. Seeing the impact firsthand, especially on the faces of the warkari pilgrims, strengthens our resolve to continue supporting initiatives that promote well-being and inclusivity.”
The medical camp reflects the core mission of the IIFL Foundation to positively impact communities through impactful CSR initiatives. IIFL Foundation is the CSR arm of diversified financial services conglomerate – IIFL Group, which is present across the length and breadth of India serving over one crore people. IIFL Finance which is the largest company under the IIFL umbrella plays an important role in India’s financial landscape, offering a diverse range of financial products and services. With a strong network comprising over 4,800 branches and digital platforms nationwide, IIFL Finance significantly contributes to economic empowerment and enhances financial inclusion.
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