Lupin Foundation Inaugurates Two NCD Corners in Karauli and Hindaun, Rajasthan
Jaipur, Apr 09: Marking World Health Day, Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation (Lupin Foundation), the CSR arm of global pharma major Lupin Ltd., inaugurated two Non‑Communicable Disease (NCD) Corners in Karauli and Hindaun, Rajasthan. An additional seven NCD Corners are planned for phase-wise rollout across the districts of Jaisalmer, Baran, Dholpur, and Sirohi. This demonstrates its commitment to further strengthening healthcare infrastructure for the management of NCDs across Rajasthan, ensuring wider access to quality diagnostic and care facilities.
The event was attended by Dr. Bhuvnesh Bansal, Deputy Controller of District Hospital, Karauli; Dr. Pushpendra Gupta, Principal Medical Officer, Hindaun; Mr. Ashutosh Pandey, DPM (District Program Manager) of the National Health Mission in Karauli; Ms. Tushara Shankar, Head of CSR at Lupin and LHWRF; and Dr. Nachiket Sule, Head of the Lives Program at LHWRF.
This initiative is part of the Desh Bandhu Jan Aarogya Sewa Program, also known as the Lives Program, which aims to strengthen public health systems and improve access to quality care for NCDs. It will equip healthcare facilities with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and patient-care tools, including digital blood pressure monitors, ECG machines, spirometers, glucometers, pulse oximeters, stadiometers, digital weighing scales, measuring tapes, and patient examination tables.
Additionally, information, education, and communication material will be shared with nursing staff to support community outreach efforts and improve public awareness of lifestyle diseases, preventive care, and healthy behaviors. This intervention aims to enhance community health outcomes by encouraging early screening and providing support for long-term disease management.
Dr. Bhuvnesh Bansal, Deputy Controller, District Hospital, Karauli, said, “Strengthening the capacity of district hospitals to effectively manage non-communicable diseases is a critical priority for us. The establishment and upgradation of NCD Corners through this collaboration with Lupin Foundation is a significant step towards improving early diagnosis, timely treatment, and long-term care for patients. By equipping healthcare facilities with essential diagnostic tools and promoting awareness on preventive healthcare, this initiative will greatly enhance our efforts to reduce the burden of lifestyle diseases and improve overall community health outcomes across Rajasthan.”
Ms. Tushara Shankar, Head, CSR – Lupin and LHWRF, said, “At Lupin Foundation, our purpose is rooted in enabling healthier lives and building stronger communities. Through our Lives Program, we are focused on improving equitable access to quality healthcare for non‑communicable diseases by strengthening district hospitals and establishing NCD Corners. By advancing early diagnosis, sustained care, and patient awareness, we aim to create lasting health impact and a healthier future for communities across Rajasthan.”
