BMJRFT achieves historic milestone of 18 Lakh Dialysis Sessions, saving patients over INR 136 crore
Hyderabad, March 23: The Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Relief Foundation Trust (BMJRFT), a Hyderabad-based non-governmental organisation, has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully completing 18 lakh (1.8 million) dialysis sessions, marking a historic contribution to community healthcare in India.
On March 18, 2026, the Trust crossed this significant milestone, resulting in cumulative savings of over ₹136 crore for patients, many of whom belong to economically weaker sections.
Founded in 2009 by a group of 16 like-minded Jain philanthropists, BMJRFT began its journey modestly with a single dialysis unit at Mahaveer Hospital in A.C. Guards, serving just six patients per month. Today, it operates 228 dialysis machines, conducting approximately 600 sessions daily across multiple centres.
BMJRFT has revolutionised access to dialysis by offering treatment at just ₹300 per session, compared to ₹2,500–₹5,000 typically charged by corporate hospitals.
Currently, the Trust provides services across 11 locations and 3 associate hospitals in and around Hyderabad, including centres in Aler and Jangaon, and collaborates with several leading hospitals.
Its growing network includes partnerships with Mahaveer Hospital (King Kothi), Ramdev Rao Hospital (Kukatpally), Guru Nanak Medical Centre (Secunderabad), Atapoor Joint Hospital, Challa Hospital (Amirpet), Indo US Hospital (Malakpet), Konark Hospital (Kambalpur), and Community Health Centres in Aler and Bhongir, among others.
BMJRFT is among the few organisations addressing the needs of HIV and HBV-positive chronic kidney disease patients, a highly sensitive and underserved segment.
To further this mission, the Trust has established the Mahaveer Hospital and Research Centre, equipped with specialised machines and strict single-use consumable protocols to ensure the highest safety standards.
In addition to dialysis, the Trust provides essential supportive treatments at subsidised rates, including: Erythropoietin injections, Iron sucrose, Levocarnitine injections, Dialysis kits
By May 2025, BMJRFT had already completed 16 lakh dialysis sessions, earning a place in the Golden Book of World Records for the highest number of dialysis sessions conducted by an NGO.
The Trust is currently chaired by P.C. Parakh, former Union Coal Secretary and retired IAS officer (Andhra Pradesh cadre).
The Board comprises 16 members, including: Gautam Chand Chordia, Satish Khivsara, Inder Chand Jain, Rikab Parakh, Rajendra Kumar Dugad, Swaroop Chand Kothari, Ashok Kothari, Sunil Pahade, Suresh Surana, Vinod Kimmati, Shanti Bhai Shah, Prashant Shrimal, Hanumanmal Nakhat, Mahaveer Kumar Patni, Sushil Kapadia, and others.
Speaking on the occasion, Trustee Ashok Kothari said: “Reaching 18 lakh dialysis sessions is not merely a number—it represents 18 lakh lives sustained and cared for. This milestone reflects the dedication of our medical teams, staff, donors, and volunteers.”
He dedicated this achievement to the founding trustees — Prakash Shreemal, Dheeraj Bhai Kapadia, and Uttam Chand Lunavat — whose vision laid the foundation for this life-saving initiative.
With a steadfast commitment to expanding its reach, BMJRFT continues to strengthen its network of dialysis centres, ensuring that no patient is denied life-saving treatment due to financial constraints.
The Trust remains firmly dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality dialysis services to underprivileged communities, irrespective of caste or religion.
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