Our Story
The Wardha Branch was inaugurated on 15 February 1937 under the presidency of Shri Kakasaheb Paranjape. Initially, it seemed a difficult task to open a second branch in Wardha but Kamlatai’s optimism triumphed over all kinds of adversities. Kamlatai with the help of Mrs. Kawade and Mrs. Durgatai Agashe successfully established a branch there. The Maternity home was opened in a house with a rent of Rs. 16 per month. The executive committee approved one year’s salary of a nurse, while Dr. Shri. G. Kamble (MBBS) and Dr. Kamlatai Narudkar promised to lend the medical help, similarly, Dr. Shantabai Bapat (MBBS) worked without any remuneration for a whole year. Later, Dr. Mrs. Vanitabai Chorghade promised to work for the branch without any remuneration, this noble act solved the biggest hurdle. In the first 16 months the branch witnessed 155 deliveries of babies. The branch started receiving small donations from some people and an appeal for help was also made to the district council and Municipal Committee.