Jaipur, April 08, 2026: Marking World Health Day, Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation (Lupin Foundation), the CSR arm of global pharma major Lupin Ltd., inaugurated two NonCommunicable Disease (NCD) Corners in Karauli and Hindaun, Rajasthan. An additional seven NCD Corners are planned for phase-wise rollout across the districts of Jaisalmer, Baran, Dholpur, and Sirohi. This demonstrates its commitment to further strengthening healthcare infrastructure for the management of NCDs across Rajasthan, ensuring wider access to quality diagnostic and care facilities.
The event was attended by Dr. Bhuvnesh Bansal, Deputy Controller of District Hospital, Karauli; Dr. Pushpendra Gupta, Principal Medical Officer, Hindaun; Mr. Ashutosh Pandey, DPM (District Program Manager) of the National Health Mission in Karauli; Ms. Tushara Shankar, Head of CSR at Lupin and LHWRF; and Dr. Nachiket Sule, Head of the Lives Program at LHWRF.
This initiative is part of the Desh Bandhu Jan Aarogya Sewa Program, also known as the Lives Program, which aims to strengthen public health systems and improve access to quality care for NCDs. It will equip healthcare facilities with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and patient-care tools, including digital blood pressure monitors, ECG machines, spirometers, glucometers, pulse oximeters, stadiometers, digital weighing scales, measuring tapes, and patient examination tables.
Additionally, information, education, and communication material will be shared with nursing staff to support community outreach efforts and improve public awareness of lifestyle diseases, preventive care, and healthy behaviors. This intervention aims to enhance community health outcomes by encouraging early screening and providing support for long-term disease management.
Dr. Bhuvnesh Bansal, Deputy Controller, District Hospital, Karauli, said, “Strengthening the capacity of district hospitals to effectively manage non-communicable diseases is a critical priority for us. The establishment and upgradation of NCD Corners through this collaboration with Lupin Foundation is a significant step towards improving early diagnosis, timely treatment, and long-term care for patients. By equipping healthcare facilities with essential diagnostic tools and promoting awareness on preventive healthcare, this initiative will greatly enhance our efforts to reduce the burden of lifestyle diseases and improve overall community health outcomes across Rajasthan.”
Ms. Tushara Shankar, Head, CSR - Lupin and LHWRF, said, “At Lupin Foundation, our purpose is rooted in enabling healthier lives and building stronger communities. Through our Lives Program, we are focused on improving equitable access to quality healthcare for noncommunicable diseases by strengthening district hospitals and establishing NCD Corners. By advancing early diagnosis, sustained care, and patient awareness, we aim to create lasting health impact and a healthier future for communities across Rajasthan.”
About LHWRF
Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation (LHWRF) is the social responsibility arm of Lupin Limited, founded by Dr. Desh Bandhu Gupta in 1988. In its journey spanning over three decades, the foundation has impacted more than 2.02 million beneficiaries across 5400 villages in 26 districts, spread across eight states in India. Throughout its journey, the foundation has primarily focused on creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and fostering economic growth in some of the most underdeveloped districts in India. It adopts a family-centered approach, and initiates measures to help break the cycle of poverty, thus making a positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of the beneficiaries.
About Lupin
Lupin Limited is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with products distributed in over 100 markets. Lupin specializes in pharmaceutical products, including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Trusted by healthcare professionals and consumers globally, the company enjoys a strong position in India and the U.S. across multiple therapy areas, including respiratory, cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and women's health. Lupin has 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and 7 research centers globally, along with a dedicated workforce of over 24,000 professionals. Lupin is committed to improving patient health outcomes through its subsidiaries - Lupin Diagnostics, Lupin Digital Health, and Lupin Manufacturing Solutions.
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For further information or queries, please contact
Rajalakshmi Azariah Vice President & Global Head – Corporate Communications, Lupin rajalakshmiazariah@lupin.com
Asif Mazumder Communications Manager - LHWRF
