With the inspiration and guidance of Dr SK Dash, JKU Chancellor, we have finalized a five-year plan that includes the construction of a 400-bed hospital to serve the local villages and communities of Odisha. This will be done in a phased approach with the first phase involving an upgradation of the existing out-patient clinic. The clinic was established in 2013 to provide access to doctors and medical services to approximately 5,000 local villagers for common health issues.

Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, Banara - a free Allopathic charitable hospital was inaugurated and opened to the public on the 4th of May, 2013 as part of the Jagadguru Kripalu University project. Situated in pristine surroundings, the allopathic medical center provides completely free facilities for over 10,000 villagers in and around village Banara.

SALIENT FEATURES:

• The hospital is open 7 days a week from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• No charges will be levied for any treatment provided at the hospital for villagers.
• Equipped with Siemens X-Ray Machine and a modern pathology lab.
• Hospital arrange General Health check-up camps, Blood Donation camps, etc.
• Ambulance available for emergencies and to transport patients to urban hospitals.
• A doctor will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the hospital.

The hospital aims to set a new standard in quality treatment of ailments, diseases & health disorders by effectively combining the ancient science of natural healing, Yoga, Meditation, Pranayam along with the modern scientific treatment techniques. The unique treatment methodology is completely natural. The center has specialized and highly trained experts, teachers and instructors in the field of Yoga, Naturopathy, Diet and fitness training.

SPECIALIZED TREATMENT IN YOGA & NATUROPATHY BEING PROVIDED INCLUDE:

• Immersion bath, Asthma bath, Mud packs, Mud bath, Body wraps and Whirlpool bath.
• Compresses, fomentation, Troma, Enema and Graduated enema
• Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Chromo Therapy, and Acupressure.
• Hydrotherapy – Underwater massages, Jet spray massages and Affusion baths.
• Nutrition, metabolic disorders, Digestive disorders, Nervous disorders and more..

JKC is are delighted and privileged to announce the inauguration of our Fist Vision Centre (VC) – Free Eye Testing Centre – in Odisha, Banara VC, India in association with LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) Network at Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalay (JKC) part of the JK University project at Banara, Cuttack. The vision center is equipped with all the basic instruments for optometric diagnosis of common ophthalmic problems and provides immense relief to over 8000 villagers who live in the vicinity of JK University. The center serves as primary eye disease screening & treatment center at Banara. The vision care center aids the hospital in diagnosing and treating common eye problems like Cataract, Myopia, Glaucoma, etc. The center is also equipped for minor surgery and post operation treatment. Consultation and eye testing will be free of cost.

The remodelled clinic reopened as a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) per the guidelines of the Indian Public Health Standard (IPHS). It is designed as a ‘model’ PHC for other clinics in the state to follow. It caters to the local rural population along the Cuttack-Banki highway and is expected to serve around 50,000+ people annually.