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Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation

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Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation is Non-profit organisation established by Dr Bharat Vatwani, a Mumbai-based Psychiatrist, in 1988.[1] Based in Karjat, Maharashtra, the foundation aims to find, restore and reunite, the mentally ill destitutes back with their families.

History

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In 1988, the psychiatrists Dr Bharat vatwani and Smitha Vatwani decided to start a Rehabilitation home for mentally ill destitutes wandering on the streets. As Bharat quoted in a newspaper article,"I was so moved by the plight of this boy that I decided to take care of him. After treating the boy, I was shocked to learn of his identity. He was a BSc graduate with a diploma in medical laboratory technology and his father was a superintendent in Andhra Pradesh".[1]

Work

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So far more than 8000 destitutes have been reunited since the inception of the organisation.[1][2] The foundation joins hands with various individuals and Corporates such as ValueLabs to achieve the goal.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Indian Express
  2. ^ a b "10 mentally ill embark on journey of reunion". The Hindu. 19 March 2012.
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