Establishment of Mathadi Hospital
1. Background and Establishment
Under Section 6(1) of the Maharashtra Mathadi, Hamal and Other Manual Workers (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Act, 1969, various Mathadi Boards were established. Under the welfare scheme of these boards, Mathadi Hospital was founded to provide medical facilities to Mathadi workers and their families. Mathadi Hospital (Trust) is a welfare project of the Mathadi Boards, registered with the Charity Commissioner under Registration No. E-8768-B.
A worker earning a living through physical labor—carrying loads on the head, shoulders, or back—is known as a "Mathadi Worker". This manual labor is their sole means of livelihood. Late MLA Annasaheb Patil, a visionary leader and tireless fighter with immense compassion for these load-carrying workers, was their staunch advocate and pioneer of the Mathadi Act. Recognizing this vital need, he partnered with like-minded medical visionary Dr. K. R. Toraskar in 1976 to start a clinic in the Masjid Bunder area of Mumbai.
Over time, this clinic evolved into a polyclinic and subsequently into a hospital. Following the relocation of the wholesale markets from Masjid to Vashi, a well-equipped 99-bed hospital facility was constructed at Koparkhairane.
Trust Building Infrastructure
- Plot No. 22, Sector-3 (Old Building): 1,400 sq. m.
- Plot No. 91, Sector-6 (New Building): 1,134.533 sq. m.
- Plot No. 91 (New Building Extended): 138.560 sq. m.
Reach & Beneficiaries
Today, this charitable trust has expanded like a banyan tree, serving approximately 33,393 registered Mathadi workers and their families—totaling more than 1,50,000 beneficiaries receiving healthcare services.
2. Jurisdiction, Management & Financial Sources
Operational Jurisdiction: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad Districts.
Management: The Board of Trustees includes all Chairmen of member boards, one Employer Representative and one Worker Representative from each board, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trust.
Financial Resources:
- Employers of member boards contribute a 2% levy on workers' wages towards medical care.
- Registered workers of each member board contribute an annual medical subscription of Rs. 1,200/-.
- Voluntary donations received by the Trust.
3. Officers and Staff Structure
| Sr. No. | Designation / Staff Category | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 01 |
| 02 | Full-time Medical Officers | 14 |
| 03 | Part-time Medical Officers (including night shift) | 17 |
| 04 | Paramedical Staff | 59 |
| 05 | Non-Medical Staff | 57 |
| 06 | Outsourced Part-time, Medical, Paramedical & Non-Medical Staff | 44 |
| Total Officers & Staff: | 192 | |
| 07 | Honorary Specialists & Consultants (attending 1–3 times/week) | 40 |
4. Financial Audit
The financial accounts of the charitable trust are meticulously maintained and regularly audited by competent authorities. Balance sheets are routinely submitted to the Charity Commissioner's Office. The audit for FY 2024–25 has been completed, and the audit report up to March 2025 has been officially submitted to both the Charity Commissioner's Office and the Income Tax Department.
5. Medical Services Provided by the Trust
1. Outpatient Department (OPD) Services
Routine medical consultations and treatment are provided through Koparkhairane Hospital, Masjid Day Care Unit, and 13 peripheral health centers across the region:
Patient Footfall (FY 2024–25): 2,09,699 patients
2. Inpatient Department (IPD) & Intensive Care
- Inpatient Department (IPD): 99-bed multi-specialty ward at Koparkhairane. Admitted and treated 4,300 patients during FY 2024–25.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 8-bed ICU (6 adult beds + 2 pediatric beds) with a 24-hour Casualty/Emergency department. Treated 84 critical patients in FY 2024–25.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Specialized NICU facility operational for newborn care.
3. Surgical & Endoscopy Units
The Koparkhairane Hospital operates 2 major operating theatres, 1 ophthalmic theatre, and 1 minor OT equipped with state-of-the-art surgical technology. A total of 2,036 major and minor surgeries were performed in FY 2024–25.
Endoscopy Procedures: OGD Scopy, Cystoscopy, Laparoscopy, Nasal Endoscopy, and Arthroscopy.
4. Diagnostic & Investigation Services
- Digital X-Ray: Two 300 mA digital X-Ray units by Siemens Ltd. operating 24/7, including contrast radiology (IVP, Barium studies). Served 8,844 patients in FY 2024–25.
- Ultrasonography (USG): Sonography services available 6 days a week. Conducted 2,627 scans in FY 2024–25.
- Pathology Laboratory: Equipped with Fully Automated Biochemistry Analyzers, 3-part differential cell counters, Urinometers, Coagulometers, and ABG Machines operating 24/7. Conducted 1,14,692 blood and clinical tests in FY 2024–25.
- Cardiology & Specialized Diagnostics: 2D Echo, Stress Test (TMT), ECG, Audiometry (Hearing tests), and PFT (Pulmonary Function Tests). Total tests conducted: 3,885.
- Dialysis Unit: 5 dialysis machines functioning daily, serving 10–15 patients per day. A total of 2,479 dialysis sessions performed in FY 2024–25.
5. Allied & Integrated Healthcare
- Dental Department: Equipped with 3 dental chairs, 3 dental surgeons, and 1 maxillofacial surgeon (6 days a week). Performed root canals, prosthetics, and surgeries for 12,995 patients in FY 2024–25.
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: Dedicated non-medicinal rehab for trauma injuries, post-op stiffness, polio, paralysis, and fracture recovery. Treated 17,695 patients in FY 2024–25.
- Holistic Medicine: Integration of modern medicine with recently introduced Ayurveda and Homeopathy departments at Koparkhairane.
6. Preventive Healthcare, Health Promotion & Rehabilitation
"Prevention is better than cure — timely action saves greater suffering."
- Immunization: Full pediatric vaccine coverage (BCG, DPT, Polio, Measles, Vitamin-A) and active participation in the National Pulse Polio Eradication Programme.
- Maternal & Child Health: Prenatal care, breastfeeding education, postnatal maternal support, and balanced nutrition workshops.
- Hygiene & Awareness: Community health education to curb malaria, typhoid, gastroenteritis, hepatitis-B, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis through street plays and seminars.
- Cancer Prevention: Tobacco cessation drives and early screening camps for breast, cervical, and oral cancers.
- Rehabilitation Aids: Free/subsidized distribution of crutches, Jaipur feet, lumbar belts, cervical collars, and knee braces.
- Blood Donation Camps: Organized drives by workers and staff to stock blood banks for emergency support.
- Vocational Courses: Vocational and paramedical training initiatives for the children of Mathadi workers.
7. Welfare Benefits & Financial Assistance
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave and comprehensive healthcare for pregnant women workers.
- Workmen's compensation facilitation in case of workplace accidental disability.
- Funeral / Bereavement assistance of Rs. 2,500/- in the event of accidental death.
- 50% reimbursement of treatment expenses when referred by the Trust to external medical facilities.
- 50% subsidized supply of cervical collars, lumbar belts, crutches, and walkers.
- Arrangement of advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT scans, EMG, specialized blood work) at discounted rates through partnered super-specialty hospitals.
- Up to 50% financial aid for critical tertiary surgeries (e.g., heart valve replacement, coronary bypass surgery, kidney transplants, and neurosurgeries).
8. Board of Trustees
| Sr. No. | Trustee Name | Represented Board / Department | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Mr. Nikhil Walke | Grocery Market & Shops Board | President / Chairman |
| 2 | Hon. Mr. Mahesh P. Patil | Goods Transport Workers Board | Vice President |
| 3 | Hon. Mr. Shailesh Bamane | Railway Workers Board | Trustee |
| 4 | Hon. Mr. Rohan Rumale | Iron & Steel Workers Board | Trustee |
| 5 | Hon. Mr. Anand Bhosle | Vegetable Market Workers Board | Trustee |
| 6 | Hon. Mrs. Nisha Nagarare | Metal Market Workers Board | Trustee |
| 7 | Hon. Mr. Vijay Choudhary | Clearing & Forwarding Workers Board | Trustee |
| 8 | Hon. MLA Mr. Shashikant Shinde | Vegetable Market Workers Board | Trustee |
| 9 | Hon. Mr. Balwantrao Pawar | Goods Transport Workers Board | Trustee |
| 10 | Hon. Mr. Gulabrao Jagtap | Iron & Steel Workers Board | Trustee |
| 11 | Hon. Mr. Ramesh S. Shendge | Grocery Market & Shops Board | Trustee |
| 12 | Hon. Mr. Prakash Maskar | Goods Transport Workers Board | Trustee |
| 13 | Hon. Mr. Bharat Danani | Railway Workers Board | Trustee |
| 14 | Dr. H. A. Patil | Chief Medical Officer | Special Invitee |
| 15 | Hon. Mr. Sudhakar Konale | Railway Workers Board | Secretary |
