1. Program Focus and Objective
The Vivek Sanjivani unit of the Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service, Varanasi, conducted targeted nutritional support drives in September 2025 to alleviate the burden on patients battling chronic illnesses. The program’s core objective was to deliver nutrient-rich food support to individuals suffering from conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, severe mental disorders, epilepsy, and others, recognizing that adequate nutrition is critical for managing these long-term health challenges.
2. Key Distribution Summary
The support drives focused on distributing Daliya (a nutrient-dense cracked wheat/grain preparation) across several villages in the Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts, spanning multiple dates throughout the month.
Distribution Statistics by Village:
| Village, District | Dates of Distribution (September 2025) | Number of Patients Served | Daliya Distributed (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naugawan, Mirzapur | 2, 3, 4, 9, 17, 23, 24 | 84 | 97 |
| Kalwari, Mirzapur | 16, 17, 18 | 10 | 10 |
| Majhawan, Mirzapur | 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 24, 25 | 74 | 95 |
| Patewar, Mirzapur | 5, 19 | 42 | 49 |
| Gaura, Mirzapur | 4, 11 | 91 | 91 |
| Hinauta, Sonbhadra | 5, 20 | 15 | 15 |
3. Overall Impact
The program successfully provided essential nutritional assistance, primarily through the distribution of Daliya, which is valuable for its complex carbohydrates and fiber, aiding in the dietary management of chronic conditions, particularly diabetes.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Unique Patients Served | 316 |
| Total Daliya Distributed (kg) | 357 kg |
The focused and recurring distributions, with some villages receiving assistance on seven separate days, underscore the commitment to sustained care for the most vulnerable populations battling chronic illnesses in the Mirzapur and Sonbhadra regions.
