Nargis Dutt Foundation

The Nargis Dutt Foundation (NDF), also known as Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation, is a non-governmental organization, founded in 1981. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Nargis Dutt Foundation
AbbreviationNDF
MottoLife Matters
Formation1981
TypeNon-governmental organization
Legal statusActive
HeadquartersMumbai, India
Region served
Worldwide
Founder
Sunil Dutt
Key people
Priya Dutt Chairperson & Trustee
Sanjay Dutt Trustee
Parent organization
Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Trust (NDMCT)
Websitenargisduttfoundation.com

The organization works toward health care, disaster relief, women's empowerment, education and sports. It has equipped 80-100 hospitals across rural India with medical equipment and camps and E learning system in rural schools.[1]

History
Sunil Dutt, an Indian actor, who later served as the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (India), founded the Nargis Dutt Foundation in memory of Nargis (actress) for the curing of cancer patients in 1981.[2]

The Nargis Dutt Foundation was first established in 1981 in New York City by Sunil Dutt in memory of his wife and legendary actress Nargis Dutt, who died of cancer in 1981.[3]

As of May 2005, It has 20 chapters worldwide of which about a dozen are in the United States including at Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Spring, Las Vegas, Houston, Florida, Chicago, New York City, Detroit and Boston.[4]

The Nargis Dutt Foundation financed the first fully air-conditioned Intensive care unit at Tata Memorial Hospital, the "Nargis Dutt Intensive Care Unit".[5] It also runs a hospital named, Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Hospital at Barshi in Sholapur District of Maharashtra.[6]

Activities

In September 2018, Nargis Dutt Foundation along with Grameen Sneh Foundation organized heath camps in remote areas of Bihar to spread the awareness about cancer.[7]

In February 2017, NDF launched an initiative called "My Hair For Cancer" to help cancer patients battle hair loss due to chemotherapy.[8]

In July 2017, In collaboration with The South African Consulate, the foundation distributed packaged hygiene kits to school girls that contained sanitary napkins, soap, hand towel and sanitizer in Mumbai, on the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day.[9]

Awards

In October 2016, Nargis Dutt Foundation received the Award For Fight Against Cervical cancer by American Cancer Society and Women Deliver.[10]

See also

References
  1. Tripathi, Shailaja (January 15, 2018). "Priya Dutt revitalises Nargis Dutt Foundation". The Hindu.
    - "Nargis Dutt Foundation donates e-learning system to Downtown school". Greater Kashmir. June 3, 2018.
    - Miranda, Edrich (March 12, 2018). "Zilla parishad school gets amenities thanks to Nargis Dutt Foundation". Afternoon DC.
    - "Nargis Dutt Foundation commits over $150,000 to Indore cancer trust". India Tribune. Long Island, NY. September 22, 2010.
    - "Nargis Dutt Foundation provides ophthalmic equipments to Rotary Hospital". State Times. December 18, 2018.
  2. "Family Reunion: Sanjay Dutt meets up with sisters". Rediff.com. November 29, 2012.
    - "NDMCT - Nargis Dutt Memorial Charatiable Trust". www.ndmct.org. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  3. "Will Sanjay Dutt's daughter carry on the legacy?". Rediff.com. September 15, 2009.
    - Maheshwari, Ritu (October 9, 2012). "www.indiapost.com/priya-dutt-promotes-nargis-trust-activities/". India Post. San Francisco.
  4. K Jha, Lalit (May 27, 2005). "Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation holds prayer meetings". Hindustan Times.
    - "Sunil Dutt's Daughter Priya Visits Bay Area". India-West. October 14, 2012.
  5. "Sunil Dutt on Cancer Related Issues". Cancer Patients Aid Association. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  6. Rajagopal, Divya (March 26, 2017). "Cancer screening process in small town, beats healthcare startup in their own game". The Economic Times.
  7. Kumar, Madan (September 29, 2018). "Nargis Dutt Foundation to spread awareness about early detection of cancer in rural parts of Bihar". The Times of India.
  8. Desikan, Aparna (February 6, 2017). "Richfeel, Nargis Dutt Foundation come together to launch 'My Hair for Cancer'". The Times of India.
    - "Priya Dutt backs 'My Hair For Cancer' initiative that allow people to donate hair and create awareness". Indian Express. February 4, 2017.
  9. "On Mandela Day, Mumbai girls get hygiene kits, sanitary pads". Indian Express. July 19, 2017.
  10. "Award For Fight Against Cervical cancer". Nargis Dutt Foundation. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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