 The
Charutar Arogya Mandal has established a separate research body,
the Chaturar Arogya Mandal Medical Research Society. The Government
of India's Directorate of Scientific and Industrial Research has recognized
the Society which is registered under the Bombay Trust Act, 1950 and
the Societies Act, 1860. The Society undertakes research in the areas
of epidemiological studies and the advancement of diagnosis, therapy
and prevention of prevalent diseases. The Society's work includes
provision of research facilities in related disciplines such as clinical
sciences and community health.
The Society management works through two committees: the Research
Council establishes policy guidelines for research and the Research
Advisory Committee approves research projects that conform to the
guidelines. Dr. Amrita Patel, Chairman of the Charutar Arogya Mandal,
heads the Research Society. Dr. BR Patel, an eminent cardiologist,
chairs the Research Advisory Committee. Since its inception in 1984,
nearly 150 research projects have been approved by the Society.
Contributions to the Charutar Arogya Mandal Medical Research Society
are eligible for a weighted deduction of 125% of the amount under
Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income Tax Act.
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