Fortis Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Fortis Healthcare along with Nanhi Chhaan Foundation, celebrated the Fortis Nanhi Chhaan Day within its hospital network. The occasion was marked by the planting of trees and the gifting of saplings to patients, neighbouring schools and RWAs.
Fortis champions the cause of women empowerment and strongly condemns female foeticide/ infanticide. It is equally concerned with the depleting forest cover. Doing its bit to mitigate the problem and restore ecological balance, Fortis encouraged the planting of saplings. In the span of two years, since the programme was instituted, reportedly 30,000 saplings have been distributed, gifted and planted at various Fortis hospitals.
Aditya Vij, CEO-India, Fortis Healthcare said, “Fortis remains committed to the cause of quality, compassionate patient care and a support system for the underprivileged and vulnerable sections of society. The Fortis Foundation through the network of Fortis hospitals located across the country runs diverse programs to benefit communities surrounding their individual locations. Celebrating Nanhi Chhaan Day across the network of Fortis hospitals serves to remind us of the nurturing role played in our lives by women and the environment, and the need to protect and empower them.”
On the occasion Harpal Singh, Chairman, Nanhi Chhaan Foundation, whilst highlighting the importance of social change said, “It is of utmost importance for everyone to contribute to the development of society and to bring social change. Nanhi Chhaan foundation is committed to the causes of girl child protection, environment preservation and inter – faith harmony and will continue to encourage all sections of society to become proactive partners in this endeavour.”
24 hospitals across the network actively supported the initiative espoused by the Nanhi Chhaan Foundation.
EH News Bureau
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