Dr. Jagdish D. Samant, founder of the institution, always lived for the poor. His vision was to create a healthy, literate society. He dedicated his life for the betterment of a financially weak section of society who is deprived of basic needs such as sanitation, health facilities and education. He strongly believed that these people also have the right to live sustainable, comfortable life, get quality education and health treatment.
Arnala village (Tal.Vasai, Dist Palghar, Maharahstra) is Dr. Samant’s native place.
During the 80's and 90’s era, there was a huge shortage of health & sanitation facilities in this region.
The population of 35000, living in Arnala and its vicinity including Arnala Fort, consisted primarily of the below poverty line, Scheduled Cast, Scheduled Tribe and middle class people. Majority were laborers, farmers and fishermen who cannot afford to pay the charges of paid hospitals.
In case of emergencies like heart attacks, snake bites, accidents, obstructed deliveries etc., they had to either succumb to death or remain on God’s mercy till they reach a nearby free or affordable hospital.
Ironically, the nearest free hospital was actually 30 km away from Arnala. It was at Borivali in the Mumbai suburbs.
Arnala Health Trust was formed in 1993 with a desire to help the community around with essential medical services.
Our main founder, Dr. Jagdish D. Samant, wanted to ensure that every single patient gets the best possible medical care in time, using leading age technology, either free or at affordable rates.
A public meeting was conducted with residents of Arnala and nearby vicinity. They formed a Public Charitable Trust, got it registered with Charity Commissioner and Income-Tax Commissioner, Mumbai.
After the formation of Arnala Health Trust, a prime piece of land was purchased to build a hospital. This happened out of individual and public contribution.
Shree Mahalaxmi Hospital was set up in the year 1999.
BY CONSTITUTION OF THE TRUST –
OVERALL THE HOSPITAL IS RUNNING ON NO PROFIT NO LOSS BASIS FROM LAST 20 YEARS
To this day we are proudly standing tall and everyday we try to give best of the medical services to poor people from Arnala and surrounding vicinity.
We try to simplify and upgrade the process through constant evaluation and upgradation in every department. This ensures the best patient and visitor experience, from the time they check in to the time they are discharged.
We are in process to develop hospital infrastructure and install cutting- edge technology to diagnose and cure the complex and challenging illnesses.
Our efforts are to provide all types of medical facilities under one roof so that the patients nearby do not have to waste time, money and energy in getting the necessary treatment.
