HINDUSTAN ZINC EFFORTS SAVE 'CHOTU LAL' FROM SCOLIOSIS
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, came for instant help of Chotu Lal Gurjar, a 15 year boy from Rajasthan, who was suffering from Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with curvature of 85 degrees. As a result, his body was completely bent on one side and had developed a large hump with severe difficulty in breathing. Chotu Lal was advised surgery, with total cost ranging Rs. 450,000. The cost was much higher for this poor child, who is a son of a farmer in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Further there was also a fear of paralysis.
Scoliosis (means abnormal curvature of spine leading to hump on the back) is a common problem in children especially of the lower socio-economic group. Scoliosis correction surgery is a complex operation done in very few centers in India like Delhi and Mumbai because it requires highly trained surgical team and tertiary level infrastructure. It is an expensive surgery requiring costly implants, intensive care and world class operating rooms. GBH American Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan and Save a Child Charitable trust (SACT) performs these complicated surgeries in Rajasthan.
Chotu Lal approached Hindustan Zinc, through District Collector Bhilwara, and the company immediately agreed to bear total expenses of the surgery and donated Rs.250,000 rupees to Save A Child Trust (SACT). The balance expenditure of Rs. 200,000 was borne by GBH American Hospital and SACT.
Chotu was operated for 14-15 hours on 31st August 2010 by Dr Chirayu, Dr Sood and team at American Hospital, Udaipur. The surgery was conducted successfully. 20 screws and a rod has been implanted on Chotu's back and now his bend is only 25 degree, which is like any normal human being. Now Chotu can stand straight and has no breathing problem. After 2 weeks, he walks back home with a straight spine and lovely smile.
Hindustan Zinc has given Chotu a new lease of life.
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, came for instant help of Chotu Lal Gurjar, a 15 year boy from Rajasthan, who was suffering from Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with curvature of 85 degrees. As a result, his body was completely bent on one side and had developed a large hump with severe difficulty in breathing. Chotu Lal was advised surgery, with total cost ranging Rs. 450,000. The cost was much higher for this poor child, who is a son of a farmer in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Further there was also a fear of paralysis.
Scoliosis (means abnormal curvature of spine leading to hump on the back) is a common problem in children especially of the lower socio-economic group. Scoliosis correction surgery is a complex operation done in very few centers in India like Delhi and Mumbai because it requires highly trained surgical team and tertiary level infrastructure. It is an expensive surgery requiring costly implants, intensive care and world class operating rooms. GBH American Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan and Save a Child Charitable trust (SACT) performs these complicated surgeries in Rajasthan.
Chotu Lal approached Hindustan Zinc, through District Collector Bhilwara, and the company immediately agreed to bear total expenses of the surgery and donated Rs.250,000 rupees to Save A Child Trust (SACT). The balance expenditure of Rs. 200,000 was borne by GBH American Hospital and SACT.
Chotu was operated for 14-15 hours on 31st August 2010 by Dr Chirayu, Dr Sood and team at American Hospital, Udaipur. The surgery was conducted successfully. 20 screws and a rod has been implanted on Chotu's back and now his bend is only 25 degree, which is like any normal human being. Now Chotu can stand straight and has no breathing problem. After 2 weeks, he walks back home with a straight spine and lovely smile.
Hindustan Zinc has given Chotu a new lease of life.
THIS IS A GREAT HELP OF HZL TO SOCIETY - HUMANITY IS STILL LIVE IN WORLD.
ReplyDeleteBEST OF LUCK TO THIS KID.
best wishes
A.S.Ranawat
Very good Initiative. No words to express. I wish this should be continued for many people who are affected by this Scoliosis disease.HZL should give new life to many people.
ReplyDeleteHindustan Zinc is also Vedanta Company. I would like to congratulate Mr. Anil Agarwal for this humane touch.
ReplyDeleteIt is really a wonderful work done by Vedanta for the cause of humanity. Hope for many more in future.
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Manoj Shah
Indeed a remarkable effort. Vedanta may be more proactive in communicating such noble pursuits at national and international level. Being humble is fine. But at the same time, one has to convey a strong message that Industry is also a significant contributor to the society in many ways both economically and socially. Media must come forward to play a positive role.
ReplyDeleteHatsoff,these kind of things make both the company and employees pround and sure draws respect from localites.keep up these good deeds,they definitely gives back positive signs.
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