Shivam Charitable Trust

Surgeries
10 Lakh + free surgeries
Soldiers
10 Lakh + free health checkups
Services
Children
10 Lakh + books,
clothes and stationary donated
Year
Since 2007
About

In 2007, Dr. Kurmi founded the Shivam Charitable Trust , dedicating himself to public service and healthcare outreach.

Through Shivam Trust, Dr. Kurmi organizes free medical camps in remote villages and for BSF soldiers along the India-Pakistan border, while also supporting rural families with clothing drives and community events.

Overview

Community Health Programs Rural Health Camps: bullet points: Regular free medical camps in remote villages around Ahmedabad – providing treatment for diabetes, asthma, sickle-cell anemia and other conditions . Mobile Medical Vans: Dr. Kurmi’s team operates mobile health units to reach far-flung areas, bringing healthcare directly to communities that lack access . Diabetes Screening Camps in Villages: Organized screenings for early detection of diabetes in rural populations . Eye Care Initiative (Dahod Eye Center): A permanent eye care center in Dahod runs free cataract surgeries and vision camps , with over 100,000 surgeries performed to date . The team also conducts mobile eye screening camps in villages . Health Awareness & Education: School Health Camps: Regular health awareness and check-up camps in local schools . Diabetes Awareness: Community talks and diet/lifestyle counseling on diabetes prevention (implied by expertise, could be listed).

National Service – Border Welfare “Dr. Kurmi is especially committed to caring for border security personnel. Through Shivam Trust, he organizes annual medical camps for BSF soldiers along the India-Pakistan border (at Nadabet, Sir Creek, Harami Nala, Bhuj, etc.) , offering free medical check-ups and treatment. “Since 2022 he has hosted a ‘Sharadotsav’ Sharad Purnima Garba festival at the Nadabet border, where he dances and teaches Garba with BSF soldiers and their families . The festival is dedicated to honoring the service personnel .” (Cite [6]). “Dr. Kurmi’s team has also donated solar lights to border posts to improve safety and morale , and provided security cabins (air-conditioned rest pods) and water purifiers/coolers at guard posts . These efforts ensure soldiers have comfortable shelter and hydration in harsh weather.” “Additionally, he distributes winter clothing and care hampers to soldiers around Diwali , aiming to share festive joy with border families.”

Education & Social Upliftment “Believing in the power of education, Dr. Kurmi annually donates school uniforms, books, and supplies to needy students . He also awards scholarships and academic support to meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds. Each year Dr. Kurmi and his team distribute educational materials to hundreds of children, inspiring them for a better future . “Other Welfare Activities: The Trust provides clothing to poor families and holds community events (e.g. picnics for rural schoolchildren) to spread happiness.

Results

120%

Months Project Duration

45%

Average daily signups

300%

Average daily signups