Ramakrishna Mission Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Ranchi

The Sanatorium, started in 1951 for the treatment of tuberculosis among tribal and backward communities, has over the years expanded to include the treatment of other diseases and a wide range of service activities.

Activities:

1. A 250-bed hospital (with a dedicated section for TB patients) providing inpatient medical services.

2. An outpatient department with various disciplines: general medicine, chest & TB, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry with general and cosmetic surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, orthopaedics, paediatrics, dermatology, minor surgery, and ECG.

3. A homeopathy dispensary offering alternative treatment.

4. Two mobile medical units serving surrounding areas.

5. An ayurveda unit (under the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India).

6. Dental camps offering checkups and treatment.

7. A middle school (class 1 to 8) for tribal and backward class children.

8. A computer training centre for local youth.

9. Two units of Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa for overall development of children.

10. A unit of Vivekananda Abhyudaya Prakalpa supporting underprivileged students.

11. Vocational training in tailoring and embroidery.

12. A public library with 4582 books and 6 periodicals.

13. Welfare activities: Distribution of food, milk, educational kits, clothes, winter garments, blankets, and provision of pecuniary and medical aid.

14. Religious activities: Daily worship, fortnightly Ramnam Sankirtan, religious discourses, and celebration of the birthdays of the Holy Trio and other religious festivals.