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1996: PRASAD France incorporated
PRASAD France is incorporated to enable Europeans to support and participate in PRASAD’s programs throughout the world.
1996: PRASAD Bhojan Meals Program begins
PRASAD Chikitsa begins the Bhojan Meals Program in response to the widespread malnutrition among patients seen by doctors at the mobile hospital. This program continues today as the Nutrition Program.
1996: PRASAD de México incorporated
On July 25, 1996 PRASAD de México was founded to provide free eye surgeries to correct cataracts in adults and strabismus (cross-eyes) in children.
1994: PRASAD Chikitsa Charitable Trust – India
On July 27, 1994 PRASAD Chikitsa was established as a Charitable Trust to expand and continue its healthcare and community initiatives in the Tansa Valley in India.
1992: The PRASAD Project incorporated
On March 13, 1992 The PRASAD Project was incorporated in the United States as a global not-for-profit organization. Today, PRASAD Project is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Special Consultative Status
1991: Mobile Dental Clinic in India is established
Mobile Dental Clinic in India is established to treat the widespread dental problems caused by poor nutrition and lack of oral hygiene.


1990s: Eye camps in India begin
Eye camps began restoring sight to hundreds of villagers throughout the Tansa Valley who had cataracts.
1984: Tuberculosis program begins
PRASAD opens a tuberculosis clinic in response to an alarming rise in the number of local people affected by the disease. Unchecked and untreated, TB can destroy entire families. PRASAD’s
1984: The milk project begins
PRASAD starts a program to supply enriched milk to children in the Tansa Valley to help them get a healthy start in life. For many children, this milk is their
1980: Community development work begins in Usgaon
PRASAD begins community development work when it helps 200 families in Usgaon, Maharashtra, to resurface the road, plant trees, rebuild a school and restock a pond with fish. PRASAD also


1960s – 1970s: PRASAD’s initial work in the Tansa Valley
PRASAD’s charitable work started by helping nearly 1,000 poor people in the Tansa Valley to build sturdier homes and provide them with food, blankets and clothing. Additionally, access to medical