Healthcare Challenges
- Lack of access to adequate healthcare in rural areas like Vatrak.
- 72,573 cardiac emergency calls in Gujarat in 2023 (35% increase from 2018).
- 1,052 heart attack deaths in first 6 months of 2023 (80% aged 11-25).
- 4,821 deaths due to ischemic heart disease (age 70-74 highest).
- Limited screening, early detection, and emergency services compared to urban centers.
People Cannot Afford
- High Treatment Costs: Cancer treatment (₹2–10 lakhs) and heart surgeries (₹1.5–5 lakhs) are financially crippling for low-income families.
- Limited Access: Specialized care is urban-centric (e.g., Ahmedabad, Surat); rural patients face travel and lodging expenses.
- Low Insurance Coverage: Many, especially informal workers, lack insurance; government schemes like Ayushman Bharat have low awareness and accessibility
Cardiac and Cancer Institutes – For the Rich, Not the Poor.
About Vatrak
- Known for proactive rural healthcare initiatives improving local health standards.
- Holds religious significance with cultural and spiritual landmarks attracting pilgrims.
- Located near Vatrak River, close to Charotar region, accessible from Himmatnagar and Ahmedabad.
- Major healthcare access gap in Aravalli District, especially in remote Vatrak gadh.
- CVD affects 11-21% of population; cancer treatment costs ₹2-10 lakhs.
Quick stats: (CVD prevalence 11-21%, cancer cost ₹2-10 lakhs)
Project Overview
- Super Specialty Cardiac and Cancer Hospital on seven acres of donated land.
- Project cost: INR 60 crore ($7.23 Million USD).
- Planned services: Cath labs, operation theaters, ICUs.
- Targets underserved rural populations for affordable care.
- Currently in development phase, seeking funds for construction.
- Foundation stone laid
- Timeline: To be completed in 24 months
Community Outreach
- Partner with feeder hospitals like Vatrak General for referrals.
- Integrate with local clinics and Community Healthcare Centers (CHCs).
- Enhance access to specialty services through a networked approach.
- Ensure timely interventions and follow-up care for rural patients
Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony by Dr Anil Shah MD
Why SVM & Dr. Anil Shah?
Dr. Anil Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI
- Successful Interventional Cardiologist & Peripheral Vascular Interventionalist
- Chair of the Smart Village Movement
- Strategic builder and partner with UC Berkeley – Haas School of Business
- Has built multiple hospitals across the United States
- Transformed healthcare in Meghalaya, India, where:
- The project now operates in 1,092 villages
- Impacting over 1.5 million underprivileged people
- Leading STEM education initiatives in Gujarat, impacting 20,000+ children
- A visionary with a proven commitment to rural development, healthcare equity, and educational empowerment
SVM Projects
Healthcare
Preventive Healthcare with AI
Telemedicine with Quality Diagnostics
Primary Health Care with Pharmacy
Medicine Delivery through Drones
Education & Skills
STEM Education & Robotics
Self Designed Learning
Improved School Infrastructure
Foundational Learning
Agriculture & Livelihood
Farmer Development Center
Drone Crop Monitoring
Spatial Satellite Imagery
Farm Mechanizations
Sustainability & Infrastructure
AI Driven River & Lake Cleaning
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Housing
Clean Drinking Water
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS IMPACT
1.6 Million
Lives Impacted
1200 +
Villages touched
107 +
Partners in SVM Ecosystem
35
Rural Innovative Projects
1000 +
Employment Opportunities
126,613
Engaged on Open Innovation Platform
Our Vatral Hospital plan is in development, and we are in need to raise funds to start construction
Our Ask
Seek partners in service for rural healthcare development.
Donors receive – Naming rights for hospital components (e.g., Cardio Building, ICUs).
Contribute to humanitarian service for the underserved.
Donation Opportunities
| $2,000,000 | on Cardio Building and inside main Lobby | 1 | |
| $2,000,000 | on Cancer Building and inside main Lobby | 1 | |
| $500 K | Cath Lab (Each) | Total 2 | Listed in front of Cath Lab |
| $500 K | Non Invasive Department | 1 | |
| $500 K | Structural, heart disease Program | 1 | Listed in front of Department |
| $500 K | Department (Each) | Total 12 | Listed in front of Department |
| $500 K | Vascular Interventional Lab | 1 | Listed in front of Department |
| $500 K | Electrophysiology Department | 1 | |
| $500 K | Auditorium | 1 | Listed in front of Auditorium |
| $250 K | Partner in Service | Partner in Service | |
| $250 K | Temple | 1 | Listed in front of the Temple |
| $250 K | Operation Theatres (Each) | Total 3 | Listed in front of Operation Theatre |
| $100 K | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Each) | Total 18 | Listed in front of ICU |
| $100 K | Cardiac Surgery | 1 | Listed in front of Surgery Room |
| $100 K | General Ward | 1 | Listed in front of Room |
| $100 K | Doctor’s Lounge | 1 | Listed in front of Lounge |
| $100 K | Doctor’s Dining Area | 1 | Listed in front of Lounge |
| $100 K | Staff Lounge | 1 | Listed in front of Staff Lounge |
| $100 K | Cafeteria | 1 | Listed in front of Café |
| $50 K | Pharmacy | 1 | Listed in front of Pharmacy |
| $50 K | Pre/Post OP | 1 | Listed in front of Pre/Post OP Room |
| $10 K | Single Room (Each) | Total 14 | Listed in front of room |
| $10 K | Double Rooms (Each) | 1 | Listed in front of room |
| $10 K | Medical Record Room (Each) | 1 | Listed in front of room |
| $5K onwards | Donation Marble Stone/Wall | 1 |
Your Donation Can:
- Provide FREE life-saving care
- Fund screenings, equipment & hospital construction
- Offer naming rights for major donors
Be the Lifeline. Save Lives. Give Now.
Smart Village Movement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
Questions? Contact Ritesh Tandon, Board Member, SVM at ritesh@smartvillagemovement.org, vatrak@smartvillagemovement.org
Call or Whatsapp: Ritesh Tandon : +1 (408) 623-2623 , Regia Kom: +91 7086760778
Your Donations are Tax Deductible
To Donate by Check:
Please make checks payable to:
Smart Village Movement
Mail to: 11760 Central Ave, Suite 204, Chino, CA 91710
To Donate Online:
Visit: https://smartvillagemovement.org/donate/
For any donation-related inquiries, please feel free to contact us via email: ritesh@smartvillagemovement.org
