Cataracts....its causes and surgery.

Cataract is an age-related condition in which the lens of the eye becomes clouded, blurring vision. A cataract starts out small & at first has little effect on the vision. The vision is blurred a little, like looking through a cloudy piece of glass. Many studies suggest that exposure to ultra-violet light & cosmic radiation are associated with cataract. Other studies suggest people with diabetes, user of steroids, smokers, air pollution & heavy alcohol consumption etc are at high risk of developing cataracts. A diet rich in anti-oxidant such as beta-carotene (vitamin A), selenium, Vitamin C & E may forestall cataract development. Eating a lot of salt & meat may increase the risk. When symptoms begin to appear, the vision can be improved using new glasses, strong bifocals & magnification etc, but when it progresses enough to seriously impair the vision then one should think about surgery. During surgery, the clouded lens are removed & replaced with a clear, plastic intro-ocular lens. About 80% of blindness in India is due to cataracts. 670 million people world-wide are blind or visually impaired simply because they don't have access to an eye exam & eye glasses. So it is very essential to arrange more & more free eye check-up & surgery for underprivileged to prevent visual impairment. Observe 13th October as WORLD SIGHT DAY for restoring sight.

Awareness & prevention of cervical cancer.

In India every year around 134,420 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 72,825 die from the disease. Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of uterus which opens in the vagina. The main cause is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is transmitted through sexual contact. Other co-factors for progression from HPV infection to cancer are tobacco smoking, long term hormonal contraceptive use & co-infection with HIV. Early detection can reduce the incidence & mortality from this disease. For this, all women over the age of 20 should have cervical screening at least every five years. In cervical screening, cells from the surface of the cervix are collected painlessly & examined for any abnormalities. Some symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding ( between periods ), vaginal discharge tinged with blood & more rarely discomfort during intercourse. Women from low income population are at high risk as they have less education about safe sex practices & poor excess to health services. As HPV virus can stay in the body for years & after 15-20 years can develop as cancer, so it is advisable to administer preventive vaccine from the age of 9-24 years. So by the time a girl reaches her late 40s, she is safe-guarded. A one time dose of vaccine is given thrice in a span of year, with per dose coming at a price of Rs 2800 only. It is very expensive & to prevent the incidence of cervical cancer, it is very essential to vaccinate as many as possible. To vaccinate the underprivileged please donate so that we can do mass vaccination for better tomorrow.

Breast cancer....for early detection, do regular self examinations.

Breast cancer is rising rapidly in India, pushing cervical cancer to the second spot. According to ICMR report, 1 in 22 women suffer from breast cancer. Breast cancer is a uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the breast. It can occur either in the ducts or in the tissue where the milk is formed.

Common symptoms are:-

-Painless swelling ( lump) in the breast or the armpit region

-Nipple retraction

-Nipple discharge

Change in size & shape of the breast and the nipples

Change in the look of the skin surrounding the nipples, looking reddish in colour.

Usually, the early stage does not cause any symptom. Thus self examinations once in a month are very helpful.

Besides, yearly mammogram X - ray after the age of 40 and with a family history from the age of 35 should be done, as early detection is the only cure. Various factors of breast cancer include late age at first childbirth, fewer children, shorter duration of breast feeding with a lifestyle which involves excessive smoking & alcohol consumption.

Regular breast feeding is a boon to prevent breast cancer.

Pneumonia in children.....causes and prevention.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of micro-organisms. In babies & children who develop Pneumonia often do not have any specific signs of chest infection but develop a fever, appear quite ill and can become lethargic. In children Pneumococcus & Hib ( H. influenzae type b ) bacteria are responsible for 30 - 50% & 10 - 30%  of Pneumonia cases respectively followed by S. Aurea's & K. pneumoniae. Besides, respiratory Syncytial virus & HIV epidemic have also a very significant role in childhood Pneumonia.

In developing countries most common causes of childhood Pneumonia are as follows:-

1.Definite risk factors :-

A. Malnutrition. B. Low birth weight. C. Non-exclusive breast feeding D. Lack of timely immunization of measles. E. Indoor air pollution. F. Crowding.

 2. Likely risk factors :-

A. Parental smoking. B. Zinc deficiency. C. Mother's experience as a care giver. D. Concomitant diseases like diarrhoea, heart disease, asthma. Besides, some possible factors like humidity, birth order, vitamin-a deficiency, mother's education, day care attendance & outdoor pollution etc also play a very significant role.  

Diabetes in children.

Diabetes impairs the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. That can lead to damage to the kidneys & blood vessels through the body. In Type - 1 diabetes ( formerly known insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes ) occurs when the immune system attacks & destroys the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. General symptoms of it - increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision & unusual behaviour etc. Type - 1 diabetes in children is treated with lifelong insulin injections, along with strict adherence to diet & lifestyle advice which help to live a near-normal life & avoid complications. Type - 2 diabetes referred to as non-insulin dependent diabetes, is silently assuming epic proportions & holding an entire generation to ransom, affecting children from all income groups. In Type - 2 diabetes, person still produces insulin but the body does not response to it normally. This causes the blood sugar to rise, making the pancreas produce even more insulin. Eventually, the pancreas can wear out from working overtime to produce extra insulin & may no longer be able to produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels normal. Symptoms of Type - 2 diabetes include frequent urination, drinking lot of liquids, feeling tired, sometimes developing thick, dark, velvet like skin around the neck, armpit, groin, toes etc, girls may develop poly cystic ovary syndrome, which often shows irregular periods or may stop having periods & more likely to get excess facial & body hair growth, it can also result in fertility problem. The main cause of Type - 2 diabetes  considered is overweight. A study has found that around 15% school children in India are obese. According to, " Obesity & Cholesterol Foundation", 8.8% of adolescent have abdominal obesity, which is directly linked to Type - 2 diabetes. Around 68% of urban children lead a sedentary lifestyle with hardly any involvement in outdoor games, about 47% play for less than an hour & sit most of their free times either watching TV or on computer. Around 70% of these obese children are likely to be obese adults with increased susceptibility to diabetes, high B.P. & heart disease. This means the diabetes epidemic, we are facing now is only going to magnify & life expectancy is likely to fall in the next 20 years. Experts feel intervention at the level of school & families can be the sole remedy to deal with the issue, by encouraging regular physical activity, curtailing activities like TV viewing & cutting down on junk foods, fried items, soft drinks etc and increasing intake of fresh fruits & vegetables. On the eve of the World Diabetes Day which will be celebrated on 14th November 2011, our programmes will include seminar & diabetes check up camps in schools with free insulin distribution to poor children.

Malnutrition in India.

India is one of the growing countries in terms of population & economics. Though most of the population is still living below the poverty line, its economic growth indicates new opportunities &  movement towards increasing in prevalence of chronic diseases. The combination of people living in poverty & the recent economic growth of India has led to the co-emergence of two types of malnutrition :- under nutrition & over nutrition. Under nutrition includes both protein - energy malnutrition & micro nutrient deficiencies. Undernourishment not only affects physical appearance & energy levels, but also adversely affects many aspects of children's ability to learn & process information & grow into adults that are able to be productive & contributing members of society. Child malnutrition is responsible for 22% of India's burden of diseases. Micro nutrient deficiencies are also a widespread problem in India. More than 40% of preschool children suffer from iron deficiency anemia & 57% children have sub - clinical vitamin A deficiency. Most growth retardation occurs by the age of two, and most damage is irreversible. The prevalence of underweight in rural areas 50% versus 38% in urban areas & higher among girls ( 48.4% ) than among boys ( 45.5% ). At the same time as a large number of population suffers from malnutrition, more than 11% of  population in India are over nourished. Over nutrition can be defined as consuming either too much or the wrong types of calories such as saturated fat, trans fat etc which leads to obesity & many other chronic diseases such as diabetes. India is considered as the country with the largest population of diabetics ( ard 51 million ). Over nutrition is most prevalent in the cities among affluence from demographic transition due to sudden economic growth in India. This tells that indeed, underlying causes of over nutrition would be significantly high rate of economic growth. In general, those who are poor are at risk of under nutrition, while those who have high Soc - economic status are relatively more likely to be over nourished . So simply over nourished should control on their diet & render their alms to the undernourished. 

Girl child and child marriage in India.

India has the worst record in South Asia when it comes to the sex ratio, its 927 girls for every 1000 boys under the age of six. UN figures out that about 750,000 girls are aborted every year in India. Amniocentesis started in India in 1974 to detect fetal abnormalities. But these tests were used to detect gender & became a major contributor to bias against a girl child. Though sex detection is prohibited, there are still illegal health care facilities which offer services related to sex detection. Every sixth girl child's death in India is due to gender discrimination. Female feticide and infanticide is not the only issues with a girl child in India. At every stage of life, girl child is discriminated & neglected for basic nutrition, education & living standard. The issue of illiteracy & lack of education to girls is closely related to poverty. These poor people don't have enough funds to educate all their children, so they prefer giving education to boys & keep the girls away from schools, so that they can help in the fields of work to support the family. Apart from Metro cities & big Towns, the higher education to girls is still a big question, as most of the school giving higher education are situated out of the villages or small towns, in such cases parents are afraid to send their girls to long distance of the fear of molestation or sexual harassment. One more major concern in India is child marriage which is a curse to women of the society. When a girl is in growing state, she doesn't have a completely developed & functional reproductive system and at such a state, getting pregnant is the worst as it increases drastically the chances of female sterilisation, infant deaths, complication in child birth & maternal mortality etc. This also increases the cases of HIV & STD. In short, it leaves a deepening impact on the physical, psychological & emotional development of the girl child & thus snatching their childhood & innocence from them. We should solely condemn the child marriage and encourage being born as a girl child a privilege.

Smoking kills.... the dreaded lung cancer !!

The most common cause of lung cancer is long term exposure to tobacco smoke....smoking accounts for 20% of all male & 5% of all female deaths among Indians between the ages of 30 & 69. On an average men who smokes bidi shorten their lives by about 6 years & who smokes full - sized cigarette lose about 10 years of life. Worldwide, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer related death in men & women & is responsible for about 1.3 million death annually. Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of lung. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing ( including coughing up blood ), weight loss, wheezing or hoarseness and repeated respiratory infections etc. Lung cancer was uncommon before the advent of cigarette smoking, it was not even recognised as a distinct disease until 1761. The time a person smokes ( as well as rate of smoking ) increases the person's chance of developing lung cancer. If a person stops smoking, the chance steadily decreases as damage to the lungs is repaired & contaminant particles are gradually removed. Non smokers account for 15% of lung cancer cases & these cases are often attributed to a combination of genetic factors, radon gas, asbestos & air pollution including second hand smoking. On average, people with untreated lung cancer survives 6 months. Early diagnosis improves survival ( 5 years of 60 to 70% ). Prevention of lung cancer includes quitting smoking & avoiding exposure to potentially cancer - causing substances in the work environment.

Donation needed for our upcoming campaign & projects...

Our upcoming campaigns/camps are as follows:- 1. Anti tobacco campaign 2. Save girl child & campaign against child marriage  3. Haemoglobin check up camps for children & women 4. Blood donation camp 5. Seminar on malnutrition 6. Mammography camp for early detection of breast cancer 7. Camp of cataract surgery for aged. Our educational & health related  assistance to underprivileged  will be a continuous process. Our upcoming projects include a) Strong volunteer & ambulance service, convenient food, shelter, medicine & other emergency facilities to cancer patients. b) A multi-facility AGED HOME near by Western suburb of Mumbai. So, our appeal to all generous people to come forward & extend help in kinds of money, service, advice, place/land & co-operation etc. Please start donating now.....your esteem contribution can bring a ray of hope in the life of lot of  underprivileged people.

Philanthropy and generosity.....

Today India has second highest billionaire in the world. Since 2000 the elite group has grown average of 11% annually. Between 2006 - 2007, the number of wealthy Indians surged by 23%, which is the highest growth rate in the world. But shockingly rich Indians are not generous enough.....according to  Mr Arpan Seth, Partner,  " Bain & company ", the wealthiest Indians have the lowest level of giving that is only 1.6% of their household income for philanthropy. The High & middle class donates 2.1% and 1.9% simultaneously. The percentage of Indian GDP that is spent for philanthropy is only 0.6. But we hope as the Indians became 2nd highest billionaire in one decade & the way a largest numbers of people have joined the anti-corruption campaign, in that same way, the philanthropic hearts also have started throbbing increasingly by the time. We are sure this change will be reflected in our upcoming campaign & projects for underprivileged. 

Healthcare Tips for Aged.....

Most of the AGED people suffer from some common ailments like Blood Pressure, Heart Problem & Stroke, Arthritis, Osteoporosis (weak bones), Eye, Kidney & Skin diseases, Tuberculosis, Bronchitis & Pneumonia, Prostate enlargement, Diabetes, Cancer and Mental illness etc. Here are some tips to keep these ailments at bay:- 1. Have regular physical ( like min 30 minutes walking everyday, gardening & yoga etc ) and intellectual exercises. 2. Have adequate sleep ( min 6-7 hrs/day ). 3. Maintain appropriate weight. 4. Avoid loneliness. 5. Take recommended amount of calcium & vitamin D daily. 6. Avoid smoking & excessive alcohol. 7. Have adequate fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables & milk etc. 8. Have a low salt intake. 9. Have a lot of water. 10. Avoid taking rich food like sweets, high stuffed & fried. 11. Take foods rich in antioxidants - green tea, citrus fruits like orange & pomegranate, spinach, broccoli and egg yolk etc. Besides these, some herbal practices are also very effective - a) Take 1-2 cloves of raw garlic (Alli um sativum) everyday to keep blood pressure & cholesterol in control, to fight against cough & cold, to protect colon & stomach from cancer etc. b) Take tomatoes for lowering cholesterol, B. P. and preventing cancer. c) Take Am la ( Phyllanthus umbilicus ) for digestion, to reduce blood sugar, to erase age spot & it is a potent liver cleanser too. d) Take regularly Papaya ( Cari ca papaya ) which boosts up immune system, supports cardiovascular system, prevents cataract formation, helps with nausea & constipation, it is also very affective in pancreas inflammation, gall bladder problem, psoriasis & vaginal diseases etc. Moreover Tulsi ( Holy basil ) is very useful in cough & cold even in controlling H1N1 Virus infection and Ashwagandha ( withania somnifera ), also known as winter cherry is very effective in Osteoarthritis, Type -2 diabetes, Tuberculosis & cancer etc. So with all these easy tips one can lead a very healthy & joy full ride in elderly age.

Care for Aged...

It is very essential to take care of health, shelter & other basic need of lonely aged people of our society. An estimated 90 million people are elderly in our country. 90% are from unorganised sector with no social security and 73% are illiterate & dependent on physical labour. 11% of India's elderly live alone or with non-relatives. Even if they live together the elderly are overwhelmed by the new concepts of time & space. The most isolated & lonely people are over 75, particularly older women, those who are widowed & those living alone. By 2025, it is estimated that 25% of those over 60 & 40% of those over 75 are likely to be living alone. So we should come forward to serve them in their lonely & last stage of life. Sswct has its own project to build  multi-facility aged homes in our country. We need generous help of land & financial donation from the numerous philanthropic people of our nation. Our first project is nearby Westarn suberb of Mumbai. All philanthropic people are welcome to make a healthy place for our elderly.

Blood donation

Nothing is comparable to the preciousness of human blood. Blood is required for treatment of accidental injuries, burns, various types of surgical operations, diseases like Hemorrhagic, Anaemia, Leukaemia, Thalassemias & Haemolytic ailments. Unavailability of blood may cost lives. Hence importance of blood  donation is tremendous. This is the greatest gift one can give to the fellow humans. Voluntary blood donations are savior of mankind. The 1st of October is observed as National Voluntary Blood Donation Day every year. Fear of needless, pains, sight of blood, future weakness, objection from elders, ignorance & illiteracy etc are all reasons for many people who are hesitant in donating blood. All these myths & misconceptions are to be removed. Blood collected from voluntary donors are stored at blood banks & it be readily made available to needed patients on replacement basis. All units of blood collected are tested for malaria, hepatitis B & C, VDRL & HIV. A blood donor has to meet the following criteria :- AGE- between 18 - 60 yrs,  Body Weight - 45 kg & above, Pulse Rate - 60-100/min & regular, Blood Pressure - Systolic 100 - 140, Diastolic 70 - 100. Haemoglobin - Minimum 12.5 gm/100 ml of blood, Oral Temperature - Not exceeding 37.5OC. A person who is not feeling well, anaemic, pregnant or breast feeding, has heart disease, high or low B P, diabetes, taking antibiotics, immunised with live vaccines, being treated for malaria during last 3 months, received blood during the preceding 3 months, had major operations during last 6 months should not donate blood. A person can donate blood 168 times during his 18 - 60 yrs. Males & Females can donate blood for every 3 & 4 months respectively. All donated blood is recuperated within 21 days. Blood donation is a social responsibility. Today's donor may be tomorrow's recipient. Donate Blood save lives. 

Tobacco and Oral cancer....

Oral cancer due to use of tobacco is the leading cause of cancer related death among Indian men. About 2000 deaths a day in India is tobacco related. According to GA TS India findings in 2010, current tobacco use in any form in India is as follows :- 34.6% of adults ; 47.9% of males & 20.3% of females. 11.9% of teens aged 13 - 15 use tobacco products other than cigarettes. Everyday 5,500 children & adolescents below the age of 18 take to using tobacco products. Every two seconds, one Indian child tries tobacco for the first time. Around twenty thousands in one lakh individuals in India suffer from oral cancer. 90% of oral cancer attributed to chewing tobacco & supari. The most common sites of the oral cancer are the tongue & the floor of the mouth. The other common sites are buccal vestibule, buccal mucosa & gingiva etc. Cancer of buccal - pharyngeal mucosa is common in smokers. 50% of oral cancer patients die within 12 months of diagnosis. A small proportion of patients get cured but live with severe disability. So it is advisable to stay away from tobacco to lead a healthy life.

Anaemia

There are several different types of anaemia but anaemia due to iron deficiency is the most common & widespread nutritional disorder in the world. Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when there is a reduced number of red blood cells because the body does not have enough iron to produce them. The numbers are staggering, 2 billion people - over 30% of the World's population - are anaemic. In developing countries every 2nd pregnant woman & about 40% of preschool children are estimated to be anaemic. It is also aggravated in many countries by worm infections, malaria, other infectious diseases such as HIV & tuberculosis etc.The main symptoms are tiredness, lethargy, breathlessness etc but the major health consequences include poor pregnancy outcome, impaired physical & cognitive development, increased risk of morbidity in children & reduced work productivity in adults, bringing serious economic consequences & obstacles to national development. So this problem should be managed properly & seriously.

Homeless people.......

In 2005, an estimated 100 million people worldwide were homeless. Major causes & reasons for homelessness as documented by many reports & studies include unavailability of employment opportunities, poverty, lack of accessible health care, abuse by Govt or by other people with power, war, mental disorder, disability, social exclusion, domestic violence, relationship breakdown, prison release and disaster etc. Poor urban housing conditions are a global problem but condition is the worst in developing countries. Habitat says that today 600 million live in life & health threatening home in Asia, Africa & Latin America. By 2015 the ten largest cities of homeless people will be from these regions only. The only city in a developed country that will be in the top ten is Tokyo, Japan - 28.7 million. Mumbai will be in top nine in developing countries with the population of homeless people approx 27.4 million. We have to go a long way in the service of those homeless people in respect of their health, education and rehabilitation etc.

Save the future.

There are lot of afford have to be taken to save the future of our country. Till today we are struggling with approx 11 million children living on the streets due to poverty & parental abuse etc. Around 18 million children are orphans, a major cause is HIV infection. Out of 2.4 million of HIV positive people, 0.6 million children are HIV positive. Each year approx. 23000 children are infected by HIV virus. 19% children work as domestic help and one of four girl is sexually abused before the age of four. Only 44% children get education whereas 15% reach high school and 7% graduate. Now it is a big issue to take care of their health,sanitation and education for brighter future of our nation.

Poverty, Malnutrition and children mortality etc....

Poverty,malnutrition,children mortality,health,education etc are still a very grave concern for India. Out of 1.2 billion population of the country, poverty is approx. 1/3 of the world population. One of every three people is illiterate.Infant mortality rate is 5.231%.  Out of 0.4 billion population of children,27% children are malnourished and 9.5% die before the age of five years.

Free camps in Mumbai...

We have organised free eye check up camp in the premises of Golden Nest Phase-1, Bhayander, Mumbai on 26th january,2011. Around 280 residents have attended and taken advise.
 It has been hosted by the Hon Secretary of Phase-1,association, Mr K.S. Kamath.
 Our medical camp & seminar on general health,nutrition & diabetics have been attended by many residents of Navgarh Road, Bhayander in the eve of Vashant Panchmi.
  SSWCT has its aim to organize free Mammography camp for early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer vaccination for underprivileged girls and women. We need co-operation & help from all kind hearted people for these great job.                                                                           

In the service of cancer patients.

We had been engaged in the service of cancer patients, coming to treat their illness from eastern parts of India in different hospitals of Mumbai. We had observed their lack of guidance, problem of language & shelters etc  in the city. There was no adequate facilities of medicines & latest machines of cancer in those places till couple of years back. Every year lot of patients would come here for treatment. We provided them all sorts of guidance, free volunteer & shelters etc, out of our individual effort & feelings of charity. In spite of  lot of efforts taken to improvised the situation, still there are many many matters to be achieved. We are in process of strengthening the cancer related treatments in those remote places as well as doing large scale of anti tobacco campaign. We too have an aim to establish a very big  & efficient team of volunteers, shelters, food etc in Mumbai for all patients coming here from outside. But to undertake & fulfill such a major job, we need help from all kind hearted people of this earth.

A glimpse of hand rickshaw pullers.......

A glimpse of hand rickshaw pullers' life of eastern India. Their life is full of misery & poverty. Their income is very little to maintain a healthy life. They live in unhygienic situation. women & children are mostly malnourished. Economically very feeble to provide education to their children. Medical help & other basic facilities are also a dream for them. It is a urgent need to support them in various ways to enable to live a better life.

Major concerns.

Most major concern of tribal & artisan societies are child marriage,dowry & child labour. A good no of children have to do hard work like collection of wood & bamboo, making of fine bamboo stick for craft works etc. sometimes they have to work as daily wage labour in nearby towns besides helping elders in rearing animals & farming. SSWCT has done widespread campaign against child marriage & dowry system. It has also emphasised on child's education & hygiene. Many males do work as cycle rickshaw puller on rent. But after paying a huge amount of rent, they hardly can run a smooth life. The aged are deprived of basic medical help. SSWCT has tried to provide them a little facility by arranging free blood pressure, diabetic and eye check up camps etc.

About Tribal women and children.

Part of our research about north eastern India's tribal life, we have found  miserable situation of  women & children. Their society is mainly women centric. Women are very laborious, do all household works, farming and agriculture etc. But due to inadequate food they suffer from various diseases like anemia, T.B. etc. So their child are  mostly malnutrious. Still birth & child mortality is also high. Due to adverse Soc-economic situation a major problem is widespread addiction. we have tried to make conscious about the harmful effect of various addictions.

 

Research on Tribal life.

sswct has done research on tribal life of north east India. It has observed illiteracy, lack of knowledge of sanitation,family planning & inadequate medical help etc. Due to bad connectivity & acute water crisis, their agriculture & dairy farming have affected adversely. sswct has provided them knowledge of  education for children, health related issues & family planning etc. It has also given them the technical idea of water harvesting.

worked on artisans

Sswct has worked on artisan life of north east india by providing them knowledge about family planning, children education, sanitation, latest design & technology etc. It has also helped them to promote their handmade products in various cities of India since a decade.

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Sandystar Welfare & Charitable Trust is a brain product of Mr Sudeep Chakrabarti
Who has worked extensively with the artisans of North-east India.

He has developed a lot of designs in handicrafts & marketed them in various parts of India to establish the artisans financially.
 Besides he had provided vocational training to the artisans, trained them with different modern technology, made awareness against child marriage, addictions & superstitions.
 He had helped them in their children education by many means & sponsored many students for higher studies & provided their children assistance to establish in other progressive cities.
 He used to look after their medical treatments even if it would require special attention in treating them in big cities.
 He has created the concept of chik blinds first time in India & spread the concept starting from Delhi to Mumbai, Pune & Goa.
 Out of his generosity, after 15 years of tremendous labour & perseverance, he has donated all of his establishments to the various artisans & workers of him for their better tomorrow.
 He has kept the name of the Trust Sandystar which according to him, Stars of tomorrow who come from the Sands of our earth.
 Mr. Nitin Thacker who has helped Mr. Sudeep a lot to promote the arts & crafts of those artisan in Mumbai & has a very broad experience & generous heart for underprivileged,
 was requested to adorn the post of the president & navigate it to a brighter world.
 All other members are co-minded who gathered together to form the platform for noble cause.