Chirantana Trust - Transforming Lives

Transforming Lives Through Healthcare

Bringing smiles and sight to thousands across rural India

Free cleft lip surgeries & comprehensive eye care for those who need it most

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About Chirantana Trust

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Our Story

Founded in March 2006 by Rajiv Kuchhal, an Ex-IT Professional with a vision to make quality healthcare accessible to rural India.

We are a registered Public Charitable Trust (80G certified) committed to transforming lives through compassionate healthcare.

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Our Mission

Providing free, life-changing healthcare services to underserved rural communities across India.

We break barriers to healthcare access, empower families, create awareness, and partner with leading providers for quality care.

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What Drives Us

  • Breaking barriers to healthcare access
  • Empowering families through free surgical interventions
  • Creating awareness and eliminating stigma
  • Partnering with leading healthcare providers

Our Programs

Two life-changing programs reaching thousands across rural India

Cleft Lip & Palate Program

Cleft Lip & Palate Program

Understanding Cleft Lip & Palate

What it is: A gap in the lip or palate from birth, affecting approximately 1 in 700 children.

The Truth: It CAN be cured with surgery - Many are under the impression that it cannot be cured. The orthodox mentality of some people is that this disorder is God-gifted. So they live with it believing it as a part of their destiny. However, the reality is that this is a physical disorder that can be cured by surgery and proper treatment and they can live with a sweet smile.

What We Do

  • Identify patients in rural areas through field visits
  • Create awareness, break myths and stigma
  • Connect families to Smile Train affiliated hospitals
  • Provide complete support: counseling, travel, food, follow-up
  • 100% FREE treatment

Our Reach

Karnataka Gujarat Bihar Uttarakhand West Bengal Orissa

2022-23 Impact

770 Surgeries Completed
200+ Patients Identified Monthly
80-100 Referrals Every Month

In partnership with: Smile Train India

Eye Care Program

Eye Care Program

The Eye Care Program

24 million people with avoidable blindness (treatable conditions) in India

80% of people over 60 need eye care, but 70% of India lives in villages with no access to care

Apart from the elderly, Myopia is a growing concern among school children due to increased screen time and reduced outdoor activities

What We Do

For Adults:
  • Mobile Vision Center reaches remote villages
  • Comprehensive eye screening
  • Free cataract surgeries
  • Free/affordable eyeglasses
  • Transportation, food & accommodation included
For Children:
  • School eye screening programs
  • Vision testing at government schools
  • Treatment for refractive errors, squints, ptosis
  • Free eyeglasses for children
  • Early intervention for eye diseases

Our Impact in 2024 - 25

27,383 Patients Treated
7,829 Eyeglasses Distributed
668 Cataract Free Surgeries

In partnership with: iDrishti Eye Hospitals

12 eye hospitals across 10 districts of Karnataka • Experienced surgeons • Mobile Vision Centers

How We Work

Cleft Program Process

Cleft Program Field Work Cleft Program Support
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Identify

Field staff visit villages, schools, anganwadis to find patients

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Educate

Awareness through pamphlets, camps, community meetings

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Sensitize

Break myths, counsel families about treatment

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Connect

Link to Smile Train hospitals for free surgery

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Support

Arrange travel, provide guidance throughout

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Follow-up

Post-surgery care and monitoring

Eye Care Process

Eye Care Mobile Vision Center Eye Care Screening
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Plan

Outreach manager identifies villages/schools

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Engage

Meet panchayat, ASHA workers, community leaders

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Publicize

Pamphlets, audio announcements, local town criers

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Screen

Mobile Vision Center visits; teachers screen schools

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Treat

Medicines, glasses on-site; surgeries at Drishti Hospital

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Deliver

Follow-up glasses delivery, post-op checkups

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Support

Free food, accommodation, transport for patients

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Cleft Lip & Palate Help

For Cleft Lip/Palate Patients

Who Qualifies?

Anyone born with cleft lip/palate, any age - from infants to adults

What We Provide:

  • 100% free surgery at Smile Train hospitals
  • Travel support and guidance
  • Pre and post-surgery counseling
  • Complete follow-up care

Areas Covered:

Karnataka, Gujarat, Bihar, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Orissa

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Eye Care Help

For Eye Care Patients

Who Qualifies?

Anyone needing eye care esp rural residents in Karnataka

What We Provide:

  • Free comprehensive eye screening
  • Free cataract surgery at iDrishti Hospitals
  • Affordable/free eyeglasses
  • Free transportation, food & accommodation
  • Medicines provided on-site
  • School screening programs

Areas Covered:

We can provide help near any iDrishti Hospitals in Karnataka. Their locations are Bangalore, Devanahalli, Doddaballapura, Ramanagara, Channapattana, Chitradurga, Hassan, Hosapete, Shimoga, Raichur and Kalaburgi

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Support Our Work

How You Can Help

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Donate

One-time or monthly contributions

80G certified - Tax exemption available

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Sponsor

Sponsor a surgery, a camp, or an entire program

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Volunteer

Join field work and awareness campaigns

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Partner

Corporate CSR partnership opportunities

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Spread Awareness

Share our mission with your network

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Collaborate

Join us in camps and outreach programs

For Organizations & Corporates

  • CSR Partnership opportunities aligned with your goals
  • Collaborate on camps and community outreach
  • Employee engagement and volunteer programs
  • Brand visibility in served communities
  • Transparent reporting and impact measurement

Our Partners

Strategic Healthcare Partners

Smile Train

International NGO providing funding for cleft surgeries across India

iDrishti Eye Hospitals

12 Hospitals across Karnataka with experienced surgeons and Mobile Vision Centers

Community Partners

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Government Health Departments

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Rotary Clubs across India

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Lions Clubs

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Microfinance Groups

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Local NGOs and Community Organizations

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Panchayats & ASHA Workers

Contact Us

We're here to help. Reach out to us!

Main Office

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#41 Ebana Building, 1st Floor

4th B Cross Road, Near Happy Brew

Koramangala 5th Block

Bangalore – 560095

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