Sahara Hospital celebrates its second anniversary

Inducts latest technologies & techniques at the hospital including region’s first Portable CT Scan System, Trans Esophageal Echo Cardiography
Launches Super Specialty Thyroid Clinic, Glaucoma Clinic and Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Lucknow, February 12, 2011: Sahara Hospital, the multi-disciplinary, super-speciality, Tertiary Care Hospital, today, completed its two years of inception. The occasion was marked by the induction of Portable CT scan system which happens to be the region’s first such system and Trans Esophageal Echo Cardiography. The Hospital also launched its super specialty Thyroid clinic and Glaucoma Clinic. The hospital also introduced high tech minimal invasive Cardiac Surgery.
The anniversary was adorned with cake cutting ceremony and inauguration of new facilities by Smt. Swapna Roy, Dy. Managing Worker, Sahara India Pariwar.
The newly inducted Portable CT Scan is a device which will enable the patients to be scanned in their ICU beds, thus relieving them from being transported to the specialized CT scan room. This equipment is of great help in crucial Neuro-surgeries and can be used during surgery in O.T.
The super specialty Thyroid clinic inaugurated at Sahara Hospital will provide complete redressal to all types of thyroid problems including diagnosis, consultation and treatment facilities under highly qualified team of Endocrinologist, Endocrine Surgeon, Endocrine Pathologist and Endocrine Radiologist. The Thyroid Clinic of Sahara Hospital will provide the services in the format of affordable packages. Initially the clinic will be providing services on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
On the other hand, the ultra modern Glaucoma Clinic inaugurated at Sahara Hospital would facilitate early and accurate diagnosis of glaucoma which happens to be one of the most common causes of blindness. Thus, it will effectively save many people from the scourge of blindness by early detection and cure of glaucoma.
Sahara Hospital also announced the introduction of Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery whereby heart operations are performed by means of a key-hole incision and there is no requirement of cutting the breastbone (sternum). This surgery involves less bleeding, minimal risk of infection and also leads to a faster recovery. It therefore facilitates the patient’s early return to work.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. H.P. Kumar, Director – Medical Health, Sahara Hospital, said, “Sahara Hospital has completed two years of its successful journey and has today evolved as a life-saving destination, committed to the service of mankind. In order to widen the ambit of quality tertiary healthcare, we have also increased the number of our ultra-modern critical care beds from 100 to 116. This makes Sahara Hospital, the largest hospital in the region’s private sector with maximum number of critical care beds.”
The hospital offers highly dependable critical care services backed by a full fledged Trauma Care Centre, a network of critical care ambulances and 116 critical care beds including dedicated Neuro/Stroke ICU, Intensive Cardiac Care Unit, Medical & Surgical ICU, Transplant ICU, Neonatal and Paediatric ICU & High Dependency Units as per the international norms. These are further augmented by 6 ‘Ultra Clean’ operation theatres, dedicated to different specialities. Besides, Sahara Hospital has fully functional Medical & Surgical Oncology Department, Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery & Micro hair Transplant Unit as well as High-end Dentistry facilities. The hospital puts special focus on infection control via Central Sterilization and Supply Department (CSSD) and patient safety including radiation safety norms. Moreover, the recently launched Academic and Research Center at Sahara Hospital will be involved in the entire gamut of researches and multi-centric trials including on new drugs, approaches, technologies and devices. These facets of medical services make it a high-end and first-of-its-kind hospital in the region.

MCA’s Ultra modern, International Cricket stadium at Pune is named - Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium

Mumbai, February 5, 2011: Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) today announced that its ultra modern Stadium at Pune is being named ‘Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium’. ICC President Mr. Sharad Pawar today made announcement in this regard. Originally the stadium was proposed to be christened after the name of Sahara India Group, but owing to technical reasons whereby rules did not permit naming after any Corporate brand or Company name, MCA thought of naming the state-of-the-art stadium after the name of the visionary Chairman and Managing Worker of Sahara India Pariwar, as Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium. The proposal which after active insistence by MCA, that Mr Roy has reluctantly agreed to accept.

Maharashtra Cricket Association has embarked upon building its own stadium and work on the project started in 2007 after locating a suitable land at Gahunje; alongside the Expressway.

This ultra modern stadium is being built in two phases and the work for the first phase started in the November 2009. Designed by world renowned architects Hopkins from UK the work is being carried out by Shapoorji Pallonji and company.

One of the major challenges before the association was to secure financial closure of the project as the large investment required to build such a state-of-the-art stadium was beyond the reach of the association alone. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) initially assisted the project by increasing the grant for the stadium to Rs 50 crores; and this decision was taken under its then BCCI President and present ICC President Mr Sharad Pawar, for which we are indebted to the board and to Mr. Pawar to make this stadium become a reality.

Thereafter the MCA studied various option to complete the funding and secure the financial closure including study of funding patterns of international projects with a view to have the stadium asset created and to make the same debt free within a short term of three to four years. Selling of membership, creation of a club, and other options were also perused and detailed surveys were made by IMG and Ac Nielson Marg as to which would be the best possible way forward.
At the same time, the BCCI announced that two more IPL teams would be auctioned. Sahara India Pariwar which ended up as being the top bidder for the new team immediately saw the merits of the stadium and its advantages viz-a-viz other venues and unhesitatingly chose Pune for its new team the Sahara Pune Warriors.

This was a very vital decision for MCA as this changed the entire perspective of the project, not only from the point of getting a IPL team for Pune but also with being able to use the stadium on an annual basis for houseful cricket events. The viability of the project improved dramatically with an ipl team based here and the MCA thought of new methods for financial closure including offering a naming and other rights option to intending bidders. Offers for the same were invited from interested parties through advertisements and interest was expressed by three parties. Sahara India Pariwar with its own team in Pune turned out to be the best and most interested bidder and their offer for the naming and ancillary rights was unanimously accepted by the MCA.

The main features of the deal are as follows
- Sahara will have naming rights for the stadium in perpetuity.
- Sahara will build an ultra modern club at the site of the stadium with modern amenities and facilities with 40 rooms at their own cost and will get rights to sell membership for the club.
- Pune Warriors team will make this stadium as their base and home ground.
- The bid completes and secures the closure of the financial package required to build phase one and two of the stadium and the club as well.
- MCA is immensely grateful to Sahara India Pariwar and its parent body the BCCI for having helped MCA achieve its dream of building a state-of-the-art cricket stadium which will be a boon for the millions of cricket fans and lovers of Pune and Maharashtra.

For further information kindly contact:

Mr. Ajay Shirke,
President
Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA)
Mobile: 9860604309
Email: a.shirke@rediffmail.com

Sahara solemnizes 101 marriages of underprivileged in its annual ‘Samuhik Vivah Samaroh’

Marriages of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh & Christian couples were solemnized in a grand ceremony
Organized since 2004 till date, 808 couples have been blessed

Lucknow, 1st February, 2011: Sahara India Pariwar, a major business conglomerate, today solemnized 101 marriages of girls coming from the weaker section of the society, in its annual event ‘Samuhik Vivah Samaroh’. The Samaroh is organized every year by Sahara with huge fanfare at Sahara Shaher, Lucknow. The event witnesses 101 weddings of underprivileged girls from different religions, performed at one common venue. This year, 90 Hindus, 6 Muslims, 3 Sikhs and 2 Christian couple tied the knot on this auspicious occasion. The Samuhik Vivah Samaroh is being organized since 2004 and this is its eight consecutive year. Till date, 808 couples have been blessed.
For the 101 marriages every year, Sahara invites applications from bride and groom families who can not bear the cost of marriage by themselves. After verification process, the applicants are included for the Samaroh.
All the marriage arrangements like fooding, clothing, lodging of the relatives, Welcoming of the Baraat, Kanyadaan, 101 Mandaps, etc. were made by Sahara India Pariwar. In addition to this, Sahara also helps all the newly wedded couples in initiating a new life. For this, Sahara gifts Rs. 1 lakh worth of basic household items to each couple. The gifts consist of Color Television, Refrigerator, Almirah, a double-bed, dressing table, jewelry, Suits to the groom, Sarees to the bride and wrist watch for both. Sahara even takes care of the delivery of these gifts at the couple’s house.
The whole ambience of Sahara Shaher was made enchantingly beautiful with decoration of flowers and Rangoli, amidst chants of marriage hymns with Shehnai being played in the background. Relatives danced with joy & revelry and had a feast of different dishes. The marriages of various communities were solemnised by the renowned priests of their respective communities. The Samaroh was conducted amidst a gathering of distinguished invitees and Kartavyayogi workers of Sahara India Pariwar, who extended their heartiest greetings to the newly wedded couples. This was followed by lunch organized for the newly wedded couples, their families and guests.
The newly wedded couples were bestowed with a photograph that featured all the 101 couples. The camera used for capturing this golden moment is the 1914 made special American Panoramic Kodak Still Camera which can rotate upto 360 degrees and produces a very sharp image. The same camera is also used to take pictures of newly elected Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Members.
Mr. Abhijit Sarkar, Head – Corporate Communications, Sahara India Pariwar, said, “Corporate Social Responsibility and social stewardship has always been an integral part of Sahara India Pariwar. We have always strived to direct our efforts towards the development of society and the nation. The annual ‘Samuhik Vivah Samaroh’ is one such step in the same direction.”
On this occasion, Reverend Smt. Chhabi Roy - Mother of Mr. Subrata Roy Sahara, Saharasri Subrata Roy Sahara, Managing Worker & Chairman, Sahara India Pariwar, Smt. Swapna Roy - Dy. Managing Worker, Sahara India Pariwar, Shri O.P. Srivastava, Dy. Managing Worker, Sahara India Pariwar, Smt. Kumkum Roy Choudhury, Dy. Director Worker, Sahara India Pariwar, Shri Ashok Roy Choudhury, Dy. Director Worker, Sahara India Pariwar, Mr. Abhijit Sarkar, Head – Corporate Communications, Sahara India Pariwar blessed the newly wed couples.