Milestone
achieved under the Mamta & Madhusudan Agrawal Foundation; Chairman pledges
₹70 crore for Pain-Free Maharashtra
Mumbai, December 5 : The Mamta
& Madhusudan Agrawal Foundation, led by philanthropist Shri Madhusudan
Agrawal, Vice Chairman & Co-founder, Ajanta Pharma and Hon. Consul of the
Republic of Uganda, has set a Guinness World Records title for conducting the
highest number of knee screenings in 24 hours as part of its Pain-Free
Maharashtra initiative.
The record was officially certified by Ms. Sonia Ushirogochi, Guinness
World Records adjudicator from Japan, in Mumbai today, where medical teams
worked continuously to screen 512 patients from underserved communities across
Maharashtra. The achievement follows an intensive screening initiative
conducted from November 27–28, 2025 in Risod, one of the most economically
challenged regions of Washim district.
The record-setting event builds on a week-long Free Joint Health
Screening Camp held in Risod, Washim district, where patients from over 10
districts — including Washim, Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, and Yavatmal —
received free hip and knee evaluations. The camp concentrated on identifying
those needing knee or hip replacement while offering mobility and gait
evaluations. Alongside medical counselling and planning for next steps, free
medicines were distributed to all attendees. Crucially, every patient
recommended for replacement surgery will have the operation fully funded by the
Foundation. This initiative strengthens early diagnosis and access to joint
care across underserved regions.
Speaking about the initiative, Shri Madhusudan Agrawal,
said: “Achieving a Guinness World Records title is an honour, but the
true success lies in reaching people who often have no access to specialised
joint care. At 70, I consider it my responsibility to give back meaningfully,
and this initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring mobility, dignity, and
better health for every citizen—regardless of their financial background. I am
deeply grateful to our doctors, volunteers, and partners who worked tirelessly
to make this historic milestone possible.”
Launching the Pain Free Maharashtra campaign, he added,
“The true significance of this achievement lies in drawing attention
to the joint health challenges faced by underserved communities. With Pain Free
Maharashtra, we aim to build awareness, encourage early care and support people
in maintaining their mobility and dignity. I am sincerely grateful to our
doctors, volunteers and partners whose dedication has made this milestone
possible.”
To mark his 70th birthday, Shri Madhusudan Agrawal has pledged ₹70
crore to be deployed to enhance healthcare access across rural Maharashtra. The
funding will support expanded joint care services, improved diagnostic
facilities, and mobility-related interventions for underserved communities.
This commitment is set to significantly improve the quality of life for
thousands suffering from chronic joint conditions. It underscores his
long-standing dedication to social healthcare development.
Ms. Sonia Ushirogochi, Guinness
World Records adjudicator from Japan, said, “On behalf of Guinness World
Records, I would like to congratulate Mamta Madhusudan Agrawal Memorial
Foundation and Sanjeevani Mamta Hospital and Research Center on this remarkable
achievement. Guinness World Records has always been proud to support and
recognize initiatives that advance health—whether through preventive care,
raising awareness, or promoting community wellbeing. I am honored to present
this certificate today which exemplifies helping humanity and making the world
a better, healthier place.”
The Mamta & Madhusudan Agrawal Foundation
has strengthened community healthcare across Maharashtra through 214
free medical camps, reaching 39,000+ people with essential and
often life-changing support. Its wide-ranging medical initiatives include 300+
subsidized joint replacements, 150+ cancer surgeries and
chemotherapy treatments, 1,500+ cataract surgeries, 150+
artificial limbs, 50 ENT surgeries, 6,500+ dialysis
sessions, and 50 paediatric orthopaedic corrective procedures.
These impactful interventions reflect the Foundation’s clear focus on
delivering equitable, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to those who need
it most, while consistently bridging critical gaps in access for underserved
communities.
The foundation has delivered healthcare
support at scale, conducting 214 free medical camps and benefiting nearly
39,000 people. Its interventions include subsidized joint replacements, cancer
surgeries, cataract procedures, artificial limbs, and dialysis support. These
services address critical medical gaps for economically weaker communities
across Maharashtra. The Foundation’s impact reflects a sustained commitment to
accessible and affordable healthcare.
About Mr. Madhusudan Agrawal
Shri Madhusudan Agrawal is the Hon. Consul of
Uganda in Mumbai, Co-founder & Vice Chairman of Ajanta Pharma Ltd., and
Founder–Trustee of the Mamta & Madhusudan Agrawal Foundation. Born in
Risod, Vidarbha, he built Ajanta Pharma from a ₹10,000 venture in 1973 into a
global pharmaceutical organisation operating across 30+ countries, with
multiple US FDA–approved plants and over 8,000 employees.
A visionary entrepreneur rooted deeply in
values, he has led large-scale healthcare, social welfare, and rural upliftment
initiatives—including free medical camps, subsidised surgeries, mobile health
services, international paediatric heart surgeries, and the Sanjeevani Mamta
Hospital in Mumbai. Widely recognised for his humanitarian work, he has been
honoured with awards such as the Uganda’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (Uganda’s
Highest Civilian Honour) , Lokmat Kohinoor of India, Consular of the Year, the
ABL Business Innovator Award, and multiple national recognitions for social
service.
Beyond business and philanthropy, he leads
Inspira Group in real estate and industrial development, supports cultural
preservation, and is a long-time practitioner of Vipassana meditation. Guided
by the belief that “what we earn must return to society,” Shri Agrawal
continues to transform lives through purpose-driven entrepreneurship and
compassionate leadership.
