Shivganga's Aarogya Village (Mobile Medical Unit and Preventive Healthcare)
About the Solution
This solution by Shivganga brings quality healthcare directly to tribal villages in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, through a mobile medical unit called the Aarogya Rath. It was designed to address the lack of accessible and affordable health services in remote tribal areas, where families often struggle with untreated illnesses, limited awareness of preventive health practices, and high costs of accessing distant hospitals.
The mobile unit combines traditional knowledge with modern healthcare by offering basic consultations, preventive care, essential medicines, and telemedicine services. It also emphasizes community participation through the formation of parmarthi aarogya tolis (volunteer health teams) who are trained in awareness, home remedies, and support for formal health referrals. This dual approach not only improves access to health services but also strengthens community capacity to manage their own well-being.
Shivganga is a grassroots organization working with the Bhil tribal community in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh. Founded with the vision of empowering tribal communities through self-reliance, Shivganga integrates cultural identity with modern development strategies. Its initiatives span natural resource management, water conservation, youth leadership, health, and livelihoods—all rooted in the principle of parmarth (selfless service)They can be reached via:
Phone: 9406922130, 9588296068
Mail: Contact@shivgangajhabua.org
Training
Category – Service Delivery
Sub-Category – Mobile Medical Unit & Preventive Healthcare
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Willingness to travel – Yes
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Institution / Trainer – Shivganga
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Short Description –
Audience:
NGOs, CSOs, Social Workers
Objectives:
To provide accessible, affordable, and regular health services at the village level.
To promote preventive healthcare practices and awareness of nutrition and hygiene.
To integrate traditional remedies with modern medicine for culturally relevant healthcare.
To train and mobilize community health volunteers for long-term sustainability.
To reduce financial burdens on households by preventing unnecessary medical expenses.