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Registered society for

Knowledge and Health activities

Memorandum of association and Rules and Regulations of RAKSHA

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Contents-

• Preamble

• Name

1) Purpose- (including mission statement.)

2) Structure and rules - a) membership b) governing council c) Present
committee

3) Geographical Location- (including legal jurisdiction.)

4) Functions of Raksha- (including activities planned)

5) Employees- (including rules governing employment of staff.)

6) Funds

7) Accounts
8) Dissolution and amendments

9) Summary

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Preamble:

The world has made impressive leaps of development in the fields of

knowledge and health. Unfortunately, development does not show
signs of equity of distribution and sustainability in the long term. There
is a need for an agency which will ensure that all the benefits of this
new knowledge and expertise percolates down to the last sections of
society in a sustainable manner.

Name: The name of the society is “Registered society for knowledge,

social justice, health and assistance" (hereby referred as RAKSHA).It
will also be known as "Registered society for knowledge and Health
activities".RAKSHA is a not-for-profit society. (to be registered under
The Societies registration act 1860 of the Indian constitution)

1) Purpose:

a. The purpose of the society is to make a contribution in the new

world by working for sustainable and effective development. This non
profit, self sustaining society shall mainly focus on knowledge and
health issues and work towards consolidation of gains made in
knowledge and health related fields in the last centuries.

b. RAKSHA pledges to establish the Right to Health, which essentially

means timely best quality healthcare for everyone, without
discriminations. The society shall work towards progressive realization
of this right.RAKSHA shall strive to bring quality healthcare to people
by diverse mechanisms. Guided by Doctors and technologists, the
society will initiate innovative means to attain this elusive fundamental
right.

c. It shall strive to disseminate knowledge and health, in toto. The

society shall come out with regular publications, multimedia tools,
awareness drives, pamphlets, seminars, medical camps and training
programs to disseminate knowledge in health.

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d. RAKSHA proposes to be a center of Knowledge. It will be a nodal

agency for monitoring and generation of important data.RAKSHA shall
collaborate with various governmental and non governmental
institutions in India and abroad to collect and collate data. All important
trends and statistics will be published via multi media.

e. RAKSHA aims to assist various United Nations agencies and

programs like UNESCO and WHO, and get registered with
Department of Public Information/ NGO sector, UN secretariat.

f. RAKSHA shall work closely with NACO / SACS for implementation

of national aids control programme. (NACP III)

2) Structure and Rules of RAKSHA-

a. Membership-

1. RAKSHA is a not for profit society with membership open to all

persons without discrimination. Any person desirous of
membership of RAKSHA shall have to fill a proscribed form and
apply to the chairman of the managing committee along with
requisite fees of Rs. 100/-(one hundred only). New members
shall be accepted only after approval of the managing
committee.

2. Membership shall ordinarily be for 5(five) years, after which it

shall have to be renewed.

3. Membership of any member can be terminated by a three fifths

majority of the board AND assent of the Chairman of the
managing committee.

b. Governing Council-

1. The society is governed by a management committee/ governing

council. The members shall choose a managing committee from
amongst the members of the society.

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2. There shall be 8(eight) members of the management committee.

3. All the members of the management committee shall have one

vote each.
4. The committee shall elect a Chairman, treasurer and a secretary
from amongst the members of the committee.

5. All routine decisions shall be taken by the committee on the

basis of three fifths majority of votes.

6. The presence of any three committee members and the

Chairman (total 4 members) shall be designated as a quorum.

7. The Chairman shall only vote in cases of a tie/deadlock because

of equal number of votes or when the required three fifths
majority is not being achieved.

c. The members of the present managing committee are-

• Committee member #1 – Dr. Neelesh Bhandari, MD.

Address- C/o Suncity Hospital, Paota, Jodhpur
Occupation- Doctor
• Committee member #2 – Dr. Preeti Lodha, MD.
Address- c/o- Suncity Hospital, Paota, Jodhpur
Occupation- Doctor
• Committee member #3 – Mr. Rajendrasingh Bhandari
Address- Opp. B.R.Birla Public school, Jodhpur
Occupation- Consultant
• Committee member #4 – Dr. Tanushree Mazumdar, Ph.D
Address- IIBF, Nariman point, Mumbai.
Occupation- Education scientist
• Committee member #5 – Dr. Arti Mehta, Ph.D
Address- Sardarpura, Jodhpur
Occupation- Educationist
• Committee member #6 – Mrs. Kim Kothari
Address- Sardarpura, Jodhpur
Occupation- Financial Analyst

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• Committee member #7 – Mrs. Aruna Lodha

Address- Sardarpura, Jodhpur
Occupation- Homemaker
• Committee member #8 – Dr. Rupal Lodha, Ph.D
Address- Sardarpura Jodhpur
Occupation- Educationist

1) Committee members no. 1,2 and 3 shall occupy the position

of Chairman, Secretary and treasurer respectively of this
management committee

2) Members of the management committee shall ordinarily have

tenure of 5 years, after which one shall have to seek re-
election.

3) The committee shall meet at least twice a year, and as often

as required for various projects.

4) Any change in rules/composition of the society shall be filed

with the Registrar of Societies. All information shall also be
published on our website.

3. Geographical Location-

a. The society seeks to promote knowledge and health in India and

south east asian region.RAKSHA shall operate from Jodhpur,
Rajasthan, India.

b. Since many local activities are also planned, RAKSHA shall operate
from premises, leased or hired, within Jodhpur District of Rajasthan
state in India. Presently, Raksha shall operate from the following
address-
: RAKSHA
C/o Suncity hospital and research Center.
Paota, Jodhpur-342006. (India).

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c. Any change in address decided by unanimous decision of the

committee shall be intimated to all and also published in the media.

d. All disputes shall be settled under the jurisdiction of Jodhpur high

court bench.

4. Functions of Raksha-

RAKSHA shall work in various fields of knowledge and health for

sustainable and effective development via various activities and
publications.
The activities mentioned next are only indicative of the aims of
RAKSHA, and are not meant to be exclusive.

a. Knowledge

RAKSHA will work in the fields of education, knowledge, information

technology and statistical research.

►1- Free dissemination of Knowledge

RAKSHA plans to organize various platforms for free dissemination of

knowledge via conferences, seminars, meets etc.Various publications
like reports and pamphlets by the society are planned for important
contemporary topics. Effective use of information and communication
technologies will be made. Other activities can be initiated as and
when required.

►2- Creation of new knowledge.

Regular monitoring, compilation, evaluation and forwarding of data

collected from various public and private health care organizations
shall be done on a regular basis. RAKSHA shall publish important
data as and when required in interest of public health. RAKSHA shall
also carry out research activities in fields of knowledge and health.

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►3- Data monitoring.

RAKSHA shall liaise with the private nursing homes and Hospitals as
well as district authorities like Chief Medical Officer and Regional child
health officer. Data regarding patient inflows/demographic
indicators/health statistics (including requirements and availability of
quality health services) / education (including requirements and
availability of holistic education) etc. shall be sought without
compromising on the rights of privacy of the population. Data from all
the private and public sources will be tabulated, corelated and
analyzed for significant trends. Data shall also be forwarded to
relevant agencies.
RAKSHA shall thus help monitor and implement various national
policies and international agreements and obligations in health and
knowledge.

►4- Awareness programs

RAKSHA shall launch various awareness programs to achieve

universal literacy and good health. Optimum use of Information and
communication technologies will be emphasized. Fund raising events
will be organized for the promotion of health and human rights.

►5- Training and workshops

Trainings and workshops shall be organized for various people

working in the education and learning sector. RAKSHA shall work
towards constant up gradation of skills of knowledge workers.

►6- Seminars and conferences

Seminars and conferences will be organized for people working in the

field of knowledge and learning. Free dissemination of new ideas and
strategies will be encouraged.

►7- Publications and Infomercials-

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RAKSHA shall produce/co-produce/distribute informational multimedia

packages for free or paid distribution via various medias.RAKSHA
shall endeavor to register itself with Department of Public
Information/NGO section for wider reach.

►8- Protection of Intellectual property.

RAKSHA is a Hindi word which means “To Protect". Raksha stands

firmly with the international community in the fight against pilferage of
intellectual property. The society shall advocate policy for complete
implementation of TRIPS (Trade related aspects of Intellectual
property rights) and actively work in implementation of laws to prevent
copyright infringements in all its manifestations. RAKSHA aims to
liaise with other international agencies working in this field and
join/initiate mechanisms to protect Intellectual property in India and
Southeast Asia.

►9- Miscellaneous

RAKSHA believes in bringing important knowledge to people with

ease of use. The society shall work towards ways to achieve this
objective.

b. Health

►1- Establish "Right to Health”. Encourage social changes for good

health.

Articles 21 and 15, along with article 19 of the Part III, of Indian
constitution recognize an individual’s fundamental right to health. The
W.H.O has declared right to health as a fundamental right in
1948.RAKSHA shall work towards educating the public about their
rights and duties. It shall endeavor to bring about a positive social
change in the fields of health and education. The society seeks to
partner other NGOs in this sector and establish the still elusive "Right
to Health" in all its implications.

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►2- Help hold free medical and surgical camps as and where
required.

Local private and public hospitals shall be approached for this

purpose. Guided by doctors, the society proposes to start a
continuous mechanism to bring quality health care to the needy.
Junior Schools shall be adopted to ensure free and best quality of
primary and secondary healthcare for children.RAKSHA also proposes
to adopt entire villages and provide for their healthcare and
educational needs.

►3- Advocacy of better policy to ensure error free, timely and

nondiscriminatory health care for all.

The society shall ally with international societys to lobby for

appropriate changes in the law of the land so as to achieve universal
right to health.RAKSHA shall work with the government and private
sectors to map out a "rights-based approach to health".

►4- Monitoring of various indicators of health and population.

RAKSHA shall collect important indicators of education and health

from various public and private healthcare providers and other
institutions. Right of Privacy shall be respected while collecting data.
All available statistics shall be monitored and forwarded to relevant
agencies.

►5- Create awareness of contemporary health matters and holistic

approach to health.

RAKSHA shall organize seminars/events for sensitizing people on

health related matters. A holistic approach to health by using all
available knowledge shall be encouraged.

►6- Research activities:

RAKSHA shall conduct various research activities to generate

baseline data in the concerned region and population. RAKSHA shall

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partner various international and national societys to conduct research

activities.

►7- Hold trainings and conferences for health workers.

RAKSHA shall hold conferences for Continuing Medical Education

(CME) for Doctors. It shall also hold regular trainings and workshops
to train health workers at all levels. Efforts will be made to inculcate a
rights-based approach to health in all health workers.

►8- HIV project.

The society shall conduct HIV related surveillance and educational

activities. It shall liaise with the local representatives of NACO
(National Aids Control Organization) and assist in all its aims.

►9- Miscellaneous.

RAKSHA shall spare no efforts to achieve the W.H.O. goal of “Health

for all" and the World Millennium Development goals. The society shall
undertake proactive and reactive steps to realize this goal in the
shortest possible period.

RAKSHA shall submit regular quadrennial reports to the NGO section

of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) of the
ECOSOC and strive to obtain consultative status with the ECOSOC,
particularly in the Special and Rooster categories. Activities in concert
with various W.H.O programs shall be undertaken.

5. Employees:

a. The society shall have Two (2) full time workers on reasonable pay.
Computer proficiency is a must. The number of full time workers can
be increased by the committee at a later date. Preference will be given
to women, people with disabilities and marginalized sections.

b. The committee shall hire professionals in various niche areas on

project basis and for fixed terms as Project managers. The tenure and

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compensation for such consultants/ project managers shall be decided

by a three-fifths majority in the committee. All details would be
displayed on our soon to be launched website.

c. These terms can be extended or changed by a three-fifths majority

of the committee.

d. The committee shall hire/take on other workers/volunteers as and

when required for various projects.

RAKSHA shall function on the principle of " No profit- No loss".

6. Funds-

a. Most projects of the NGO would be "defined objective" driven.

These projects would be mainly in the fields of health and knowledge
and thus entails working in collaboration with different corporate,
private, other NGOs and governmental institutions. Any funds required
would be arranged from the concerned funding society or private
donations.

b. Many of the projects like Medical camps, trainings and workshops

can also be run on self sustaining mechanisms in absence of charity.
Local large private hospitals and concerned governmental authorities
will be approached for such purposes. Efforts shall be made to
encourage international support.

c. Proposals for knowledge and health related projects shall be

conceptualized, planned and executed by RAKSHA with financial
assistance from interested parties, governmental or otherwise.

d. Various governmental (central and state) departments and

institutions like NACO shall be approached for assistance.

All activities of the society are transparent and shall be based on the
principles of "No profit- No loss".

7. Accounts:

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a. The accounts of RAKSHA shall be audited each year by an

independent auditor and yearly accounts statements shall be
submitted to the relevant authorities.

b. Relevant financial statements shall also be displayed on our

website.

c. All accounts of RAKSHA will be open for scrutiny after permission

from the committee.

d. Any unrelated business activity carried out by RAKSHA shall have

separate accounts and will be audited as such.

8. Dissolution of Society

a. The society may be dissolved at a time when supported by

three-fifths majority of the MEMBERS and the CHAIRMAN of the
managing committee.
b. In such circumstances, all the assets of the society may be
turned over to any suitable organization working in similar field of
health and knowledge or as decided by the managing committee
in the final meetings.
c. The chairman of the managing committee shall enjoy office at
the pleasure of three fifths majority of the committee. If the chair
is vacated at any time, fresh elections should be held within one
month period.
d. Amendments to this constitution requires a three fifth majority
AND the vote of the chairman of then current committee.

9. Summary

RAKSHA aims to be a self sustaining, transparent, democratic and

promoter of Human rights. It shall strive to create new sustainable
models of healthcare delivery mechanisms and promote knowledge
for all in today’s Knowledge-based economy.

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Certified that this is the correct copy of the rules and regulations of the
society-

• Committee member #1 – Dr. Neelesh Bhandari, MD.

• Committee member #2 – Dr. Preeti Lodha, MD
• Committee member #3 – Mr. Rajendra singh Bhandari, ICWA
• Committee member #4 – Dr. Tanushree Mazumdar, Ph.D.
• Committee member #5 – Dr. Arti Mehta, Ph.D
• Committee member #6 – Ms. Kim Kothari
• Committee member #7 – Mrs. Aruna Lodha
• Committee member #8 – Dr. Rupal Lodha, Ph.D.

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