This is an ongoing activity started by Dr. Charudutt Apte and his colleagues to provide healthcare facilities to poor and needy patients. To streamline this activity, in 2003, Samavedana was established. The financial aid for specialized medical care is provided to the underprivileged sections of society in Sahyadri Group of Hospitals. The doctors treat Samavedana patients for free. The hospital gives concession. The patient is asked to pay as per his capacity and the remaining amount is borne by Samavedana. Following are the general eligibility criteria for getting Samavedana aid.
1.Children, young patients, bread earners of the family
2.Help is given for complex and complicated surgeries(Tertiary care)
3.Patients with good prognosis
4.Non Addicts