Reliance Foundation Drishti

Restoring vision, reinstating hope

Aimed at holistic vision care, ranging from preventive health, to awareness, free check-ups and free surgeries, the Drishti programme has been working since 2003.

By protecting sight, promoting awareness and inclusivity for the visually impaired, Drishti organises eye screening camps across India, provides spectacles for refractive errors, facilitates cataract removal and corneal transplants to restore or improve vision.

The Drishti programme works in partnership with organisations like the National Association for the Blind (NAB) along with other private hospitals to facilitate corneal transplants.

Among the range of efforts is the publication of a fortnightly international Braille newspaper in Hindi and Marathi, reaching over 24,000 visually impaired readers across India and 15 other countries. Additionally, on World Braille Day, 4th of January, the programme distributes a Braille table calendar in Hindi, further promoting awareness about the significance of eye donation and fostering a sense of inclusivity.

The Reliance Drishti Essay Competitions and Art Competitions held annually since 2008 and 2004, respectively serve as platforms to highlight the importance of eye health and impact of visual impairments on individuals' lives among colleagues of Reliance.

The programme's dedication to eye care has resulted in over 1.7 lakh consultations till date, with more than 15,900 individuals receiving free spectacles after detecting refractive errors.

These initiatives are aimed at enabling renewed hope and possibilities and enhanced vision welfare, especially for the most vulnerable communities.

Community Medical Centers

Empowering lives through better health

Reliance Foundation aims to provide access to quality medical services and positively transform the lives of vulnerable communities across India.

With comprehensive medical centres and dedicated professionals, Reliance’s Motikhavdi Medical Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat is a good example of a modern village public health centre, offering comprehensive medical services free of cost to the community since its inception in 1995.

This centre provides dedicated doctors and para-medics, a medicine counter, and well-equipped wards to ensure access to quality healthcare for vulnerable communities.

Crucial interventions

Focused on HIV / AIDS, the Community Care Centre and the AIDS Care Hospital in Mora village, Hazira, Gujarat, people living with HIV/AIDS receive in-patient services without financial burden. Since 2004, this facility has been providing preventive, diagnostic, and curative services, operating a fully functional 28-bed hospital exclusively for PLHIV.

From trauma care to crucial health interventions for the industrial and rural communities of the region, in Lodhivali, Maharashtra, the Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Lodhivali, Maharashtra, stands as an 82-bed state-of-the-art institution, extending crucial medical care to the industrial and rural population of Raigad district.

Offering free outpatient and subsidised in-patient treatment, senior citizens, and trauma victims affected by highway accidents, this hospital fills a much-needed effort to save lives in this region, including those of HIV/AIDS patients, through an antiretroviral therapy center.

With a primary focus on cancer treatment, Reliance Foundation's efforts in Nagpur, Maharashtra in collaboration with Dr. Abaji Thatte Sewa Aur Anusandhan Sanstha have helped set up a state-of-the-art cancer diagnosis, prevention, and treatment facilities.

Notably, 20% of the hospital's beds are reserved for economically disadvantaged cancer patients, receiving treatment free of cost. Moreover, the Foundation's support to the Rajasthan Medicare Relief Society has enabled preventive oncology services at the grassroots level, alleviating the financial burden of cancer.

To support neurotrauma victims and focus on road safety for two-wheeler riders, pedestrians, cyclists, and more, Reliance Foundation has partnered with the Indian Head Injury Foundation. In partnership with the Indian Head Injury Foundation, Reliance Foundation supports underprivileged victims of neurotrauma, targeting two-wheeler riders, pillion riders and children along with bus and taxi drivers, pedestrians and cyclists in the age group of 12-45 years.

Crucial interventions

Across the country, Reliance Foundation collaborates with multiple blood banks and organises free health check-up camps for thalassemia patients. Reliance Foundation encourages voluntary blood donation through felicitation programmes, promoting community participation in healthcare.

In order to enhance emergency response in public healthcare, Reliance Foundation's provision of advanced support ambulances to relevant municipalities in various regions ensures swift medical attention during critical situations.

Health Outreach Initiatives

Access to quality and affordable healthcare is critical for improving overall health, identifying preventable diseases, and managing existing medical conditions. Through prompt, reliable and quality healthcare early diagnosis and intervention, can significantly improve treatment outcomes and save lives.

Reliance Foundation’s Health Outreach initiatives aim to achieve this by providing access to medical care, particularly for vulnerable communities which make a positive difference in the lives of millions.

Through Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), Static Medical Units (SMUs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and periodic health camps across states including Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, the programme has facilitated over 8.1 million consultations, benefiting vulnerable patients.

The Health Outreach programme is an optimal, cost-effective, high-quality replicable working model to provide an all–encompassing preventive and primary healthcare care.

It complements the available secondary and tertiary systems for low-resource clients (urban slum and chawl dwellers as well as the rural population) by providing free primary and preventive health care services at the doorstep of the needy.

The programme has a pyramid design. At the base, a team of health workers and nurses provide preventive health screening in the community. A unique, community engagement initiative, designed based on community needs, it enables promotive and preventive health and disease detection, especially for Non-Communicable Diseases at people’s homes.

The door-to-door health service is followed by camps in the same communities- focusing on high risk individuals for diagnosis confirmation, education and treatment initiation; all this leads to minimal loss to follow-up and maximal coverage.

Medical Mobile Units

The Medical Mobile Units, equipped with advanced technology, including cloud-based software for efficient patient management, bring essential healthcare services to the doorstep of beneficiaries, addressing their medical needs.

These are equipped with all essential medicines and point-of-care devices for quality primary care services. Static Medical Units complement the MMUs, offering diagnostic and consultation services focusing on chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Skilled doctors, nurses, and social workers play a crucial role in providing primary medical care to patients in need, with focused initiatives for vulnerable groups.

These units have been vital in providing crucial healthcare support during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in rural India

Need-based referrals

Based on need, specialty camps i.e. Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Gynecology etc camps are also carried out in the communities. Teleconsultations and referrals to Sir HN Reliance Hospital and other hospitals are provided to those who need them for secondary and tertiary care.

The need-based, seamless referral to well-equipped mobile clinics in the community, secondary (static medical units), and tertiary centers (Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and other centers) ensures a continuum of care through the post-screening camps, appropriate referral and disease management, thus completing the cycle of health care.

Working to alleviate anemia, malnutrition, preventable blindness, cancers, hypertension, and diabetes, offering free treatment and regular follow-ups for those affected, it provides continuous support to all sections of the population focusing on different high-risk groups for different interventions.

Consultations and screenings

Since the programme’s inception in 2012 till 2022, Sir H.N Reliance Health Outreach programme has provided free consultations and screenings to 7,74,097 patients with 3,83,689 unique patient visits.

The health outreach team has screened 42,246 women for anemia with 46% of women diagnosed with anemia and achieved a 7% cure rate owing to our meticulous follow-ups. The total number of under-five children screened for malnutrition is 43,804 with 8% of cases identified for malnutrition who are undergoing further management and treatment to improve their nutritional indicators.

In the financial year 2022-2023, the Health Outreach programme team has provided free consultations to 1,55,104 patients. Over 33 thousand new families have been enrolled in the programme and 61,711 individuals have been screened. Over 28 thousand women have been screened for anemia and 10,495 children under age of five have been screened for malnutrition.

Under our new cancer screening initiative, 6,151 individuals have been screened and 105 suspected cases have been identified who underwent further counselling for management of any disease.

The Health Outreach programme has also started teleconsultation services to bridge the gap between patients staying at remote areas and our unit doctors. 602 patients were provided teleconsultation services and specialist consultations with our doctors.

Preventive care

Recognising the consequences of childhood malnutrition on adult health, nutrition awareness along with treatment are provided.

Support to people living with HIV, including children is provided, along with access to treatment and helping them adhere to their treatment regimens along with providing children access to care, treatment, and nutrition kits.

Cancer screening for high-risk individuals in vulnerable communities is another significant component of Reliance Foundation’s health outreach initaitives. With a focus on oral, breast, and cervical cancers, the effort is to ensure that individuals at risk of cancer receive timely diagnosis and care.

These multi-pronged initiatives ranging from primary and preventive care to cutting-edge tertiary care are aimed at building stronger community health and moving towards ‘Health for All’.

Well Women Centre

Changing the landscape of women's healthcare

Launched on International Women's Day 2023, the Well Women Centre at Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, is a dedicated hub for the holistic treatment of women's health. It is a world-class technologically advanced centre where the best experts collaborate to provide comprehensive healthcare for women in India.

“Women are the backbone of our society. They are multitaskers – they nurture families, bind communities contribute to the workforce, and play a huge role in the success of a nation. The only thing I always feel women can do better is care for themselves. That is why, on Women’s Day 2023, I am honoured to announce the opening of the Well Women Centre at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. It is a one-stop, first-of-its-kind facility providing holistic healthcare solutions to women of all ages at every stage of their life – from adolescent girls to the elderly. Here’s to the joy, warmth, power, and well-being of all our women!”: Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation Hospital

One of the most significant aspects in establishing gender equality and improving the health of women worldwide is access to high-quality healthcare services. To achieve this objective, the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Girgaon, Mumbai, launched a multispecialty section dedicated to the holistic treatment of women's health, on International Women's Day, 2023.

The Well Women Centre provides comprehensive healthcare services catering to women-specific requirements, providing access in one place for improved health and quality of life of women.

Securing Livelihoods by Improving Climate Resilience

A changing climate will significantly affect agricultural and related livelihoods. The Government of India projects that rice yields under rain-fed and irrigated conditions could fall by as much as 20% and 3.5%, respectively, by 2050 in the absence of interventions. For wheat, a 19.3% reduction is projected.

Reliance Foundation takes a multipronged approach with rural communities to help smallholder farm households enhance their resilience to pests, diseases and inter-seasonal climate uncertainties while improving their capacity to adapt to long-term climate related changes through its Climate Resilience for Sustainable Development (CR4SD) initiative.

Adopting resilient crop varieties

Farm households with small landholdings cultivating conventional varieties of a single crop are more vulnerable to climate shocks than households that cultivate resilient varieties. Reliance Foundation encourages farmers to cultivate resilient varieties with traits like a short maturity cycle, heat, drought or salinity tolerance, and pest and disease resilience.

Diversifying crop production

Intensive monocropping renders farmers more vulnerable to climate shocks including inter-seasonal dry spells, pests and diseases. To help farmers shift from monocropping, farmers are introduced to crop rotation with pulses, oilseeds and millets along with the incorporation of horticulture and floriculture for enhanced incomes.

Better natural resources management

Reliance Foundation works with rural communities to enhance crop yields by supporting communities in the sustainable use of land and water. Landscape approaches like contour bunding, land levelling and terracing are advocated alongside practices like raised bed cultivation that can sustain or improve crop yields while reducing erosion.

Partnering with entire villages, Reliance Foundation encourages strengthening the water harvesting capacity within communities by supporting the creation of new water harvesting structures and revitalising existing structures. Farmers are supported in adopting efficient irrigation practices like sprinkler and drip irrigation to encourage sustainable water use.

Rural diversification

A household’s resilience is higher when sources of income are diverse. To enhance resilience to log-term climate related challenges, households are supported in diversifying into agri-allied income generating activities like livestock rearing, poultry, fishing and non-farm, skill-based microentrepreneurial activities.

Households are supported in acquiring resilient and market-preferred breeds of livestock and poultry. Through regular capacity enhancement programmes, scientifically-proven practices are shared to help communities in caring for their livestock. Livestock medical camps are regularly organized to help households get timely veterinary treatment. The camps assume greater importance during and after extreme weather events.

Information services for farmers

Smallholder farming communities are supported with information throughout a crop cycle. Weather forecasts and advisories that help inform decisions regarding the times of sowing, intercultural operations, pest and disease management and harvest. Besides ensuring desired yields, the information helps to mitigate the fallout from climate shocks.

Reliance Foundation supports marine fishing communities by providing fishers crucial ocean state forecast information and related advisories. This helps fisherpersons navigate the ocean in a safe and informed manner, lowering risk to their lives and livelihoods. Weather information also helps both marine and inland fisherfolk to safeguard their equipment, ponds and fish during extreme events like cyclones and floods.

Both physical and digital modes are used to disseminate information.

Swadesh

SWADESH an immersive by Reliance Foundation is a unique interface of traditional arts and crafts of India linked to consumers and art lovers in their pristine form. One of these was efforts to popularise these in the form of a showcase This experiential exhibition offers a unique journey into the world of India’s traditional art forms.

The at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), a multi-disciplinary space dedicated to artistic expression hosted SWADESH artists, playing a pivotal role in the Cultural Centre's mission of celebrating India's culture and connecting it to art lovers and the general public both on the national and global stages.

SWADESH showcases a wide range of traditional art forms. Through exhibitions, it is possible to witness skilled artisans at work, from traditional looms crafting intricate carpets and saris to artists using vegetable inks and needles to create paintings. Visitors can engage directly with artisans, making the exhibition an interactive educational experience.

SWADESH is a testament to India's cultural treasures, bridging the past with the present and offering visitors an opportunity to connect with the rich tapestry of India's artistic heritage for traditional crafts from across India including Tanjore Painting from Tamil Nadu, Venkatagiri Weaves from Andhra Pradesh, Patola Weaves from Gujarat, and Tholu Bommalata Leather Shadow Puppetry from Andhra Pradesh.

Reliance Foundation is committed to providing platforms for traditional Indian artisans, preserving art forms that may otherwise be endangered, while creating sustainable livelihoods and opportunities for India’s valuable arts and crafts fraternity.

Women Leadership

WomenLead India Fellowship: Cultivating change agents

The WomenLead India Fellowship, powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices, drives an ambitious, urgent agenda for women’s leadership in India by investing in changemakers who are taking on the world's greatest challenges. Launched in 2022, the inaugural batch of this 10-month fellowship empowered 50 social sector women leaders dedicated to addressing critical economic and social issues within the realms of Rural Transformation, Education, Sports for Development, and Arts, Culture, and Heritage.

Structured around three tracks – Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurs, Social Sector Leaders, and Changemakers, the fellowship centers on leadership capacity building and skills development. Participants benefit from mentoring, peer-to-peer engagement, and increased visibility, bolstering their leadership acumen. The WomenLead India Fellowship cultivates leadership excellence, equipping these exceptional leaders with the tools and strategies to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable impact at large.

Developing The Football Ecosystem

To support the growth of Indian football, we run various initiatives to increase participation and improve the quality of talent in football. Beginning from the age of five, our initiatives lay emphasis on the development of grassroots football in our country.

Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) academy, launched in May 2015, helps identify talented young footballers and provides them an environment of excellence to unlock their potential both on and off the pitch.

Our 360-degree approach ensures they get the best residential, educational, nutritional, sports and coaching facilities. Supported entirely by the Reliance Foundation, each year RFYC offers fully funded scholarships to young talents from across the country following a comprehensive yearlong scouting process. Until now, 27 players from RFYC have signed professional contracts with ISL, I League Clubs from its first three graduating batches. Learn more at (https://www.rfyoungchamps.org/#about)

RFYC Naupang League, launched in 2022, in collaboration with the Mizoram Football Association, strives to establish a hyper-local pathway to grassroots football and promote football in Mizoram, which produces some of the best footballers in the country. The inaugural season of Naupang League saw over 160 teams with more than 1,500 boys and girls take part.

Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) serves as a platform for the top U-21 football players, encouraging participation and providing increased competitive game time. In 2023, the tournament, India's largest and most inclusive youth event, featured over 50 clubs across 9 regions, playing nearly 300+ games. Learn more at (https://www.rfyouthsports.com/football/rfdl/about-rfdl)

Reliance Foundation also partnered with the Premier League to host the Next Generation Cup, which provides youth teams of Indian clubs with the invaluable opportunity to play competitive games with reserve teams of Premier League clubs.

Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre

Delivering Quality Healthcare

Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital a 360-bed quaternary care hospital located is a state-of-the-art institution delivering safe, affordable, and world-class healthcare, positively impacting lives and communities.

A team of highly skilled healthcare professionals and well-trained staff employ evidence-based practices and advanced technology in specialties ranging from Cardiac sciences, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary sciences, Liver transplant, Nephro-urology, Neurosciences, Oncology, Orthopaedics & spine, and Women & Child health.

With a vision to revolutionise healthcare delivery in India, aligning with global best practices to become a world-class healthcare institution Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital holds prestigious accreditations from JCI (Joint International Commission) and NABH, symbolising its commitment to Quality Care & Patient Safety.

Best-in-class infrastructure

Along with its vision for health for all, the institution also has a strong sustainability focus and has the unique distinction of being certified as Mumbai's largest Gold Certified Green Hospital by the Indian Green Building Council, adhering to national and international Green Building Conformance. The Indian Green Building Council, part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), certifies eco-friendly buildings.

Adhering to the highest global standards, Sir HNRF has taken every effort to provide the best possible infrastructure, medical care, fire safety norms, and environmental compliance for healthcare in India.

Respect for Life

The hospital's core principle of ’Respect for Life’ permeates every aspect of its functioning, encompassing its premises, processes, and professionals. With its medical mall encircling progressive diagnostic services like Laboratories, Radiology, Imaging, and Nuclear Medicine, the hospital strives to deliver safe, equitable healthcare solutions.