About Anubandh
A promise made in 2002.
Kept every day since.
For elders deserted by families, physically unfit, with no means and no one to fall back upon.
Who we are
What Anubandh is.
Anubandh. Situated amidst beautiful and pollution free natural surroundings, at Nima Nimri, Mandore Road, on the outskirts of Jodhpur, is this place known as Anubandh — an institution given to the noble cause of support and service of old people deserted by their families, who are physically unfit, having no independent means of subsistence and have no one to fall back upon for support.
Established on 25th Nov 2002, Anubandh extends its hand of help by not letting them fall victims of want, insecurity and indignity, and instead helps them lead a life of peace and dignity by providing shelter, food, clothing, medicines, attendance, attention and affection besides all other modern facilities — thus making their life smooth and peaceful. And all this: free of cost. Admission does not involve any discrimination on the basis of caste, community, religion or sex.
It is a creation of the Advani couple — Shri Narendra Advani & Smt. Anuradha Advani — who run and look after the institution, with Smt. Vimla Mehta’s active involvement in day-to-day administration. It is a self-financed venture with no Government or NGO aid till date. Those wishing to contribute are entitled to benefits under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
The journey
Milestones that matter.
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2002 — Anubandh is established
25th November — a self-financed home for deserted elders opens on Mandore Road, Jodhpur.
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2007 — Harmony magazine honours Anubandh
October issue covers this quiet humanitarian effort.
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2010s — 75 elders call it home
Ladies, gents and couples aged 70–96 — free shelter, food, medicines and affection.
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Today — Still free. Still family-run.
No Government or NGO aid till date. Next dream: expand building & staff for more elders.
Daily life
How a day feels at Anubandh.
Beyond daily chores — television, films, books, radio, cards, carrom, chess and bhajans sung together.
Medical & dignity
Care in illness.
Dignity in farewell.
Everyday care
Primary medical-aid room with well-equipped stock of regular medicines, supervised by a doctor helped by a male nurse. The doctor visits every day and is on call 24×7.
When hospital is needed
In case comprehensive medical assistance is required, patients are shifted to private hospitals with our caretakers.
In case of death
Families are informed. If they do not claim the body, last rites are performed as per the religious belief of the deceased and ashes are religiously offered in Pushkar lake.