IIFL Foundation has also established a health centre equipped with two qualified doctors and essential medical equipment to further enhance the healthcare services available to the pilgrims
IIFL Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of IIFL Group, has partnered with Maha Kumbh Mela authorities to launch 15 boat ambulances for first-aid and emergency medical attention during the 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative marks the first instance of floating healthcare units being deployed at such a large gathering, which is expected to draw over 400 million visitors to the spiritual festival.
In collaboration with Bharat Scouts and Guides, IIFL Foundation delivered first-aid emergency health support on these 15-boat ambulances, supported by a dedicated fifty-member strong team. Additionally, IIFL Foundation has also established a health centre equipped with two qualified doctors and essential medical equipment to further enhance the healthcare services available to the pilgrims.
Madhu Jain, Director, IIFL Foundation, stated, “As the world eagerly anticipates the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh till February 26, 2025, I am pleased to share a unique and significant initiative undertaken by us. We are grateful for the support and guidance of the Uttar Pradesh Government and Mela Adhikari Vijay Kiran Anand, and other senior officials managing the Maha Kumbh for being a part of the ‘boat ambulance’ services idea from the conceptualisation stage to approval and execution.”
She added, “IIFL Foundation has launched these one-of-a-kind boat-ambulance services to ensure faster response times and provide on-board treatment for pilgrims needing immediate medical attention while travelling on the rivers and taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam. We are genuinely excited to contribute to this historic event and will strive to support all government efforts to ensure its success.”
Uttar Pradesh holds a special place in IIFL Foundation’s program outreach. In Uttar Pradesh, the Foundation’s education initiatives in Chitrakoot and Sonbhadra districts benefit nearly 300,000 students. It also conducts annual free medical camps in Barsana, benefiting thousands over the past decade, and runs ‘Chauras’ centres for children of migrant labourers in Noida, providing free meals, healthcare, and education.
