Patna’s Mahavir Vatsalya Hospital Becomes First Charitable Hospital in North India to Receive NABH Accreditation

Patna: Mahavir Vatsalya Hospital, a charitable medical institution run by the Mahavir Mandir Trust, has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), marking a major milestone for the hospital and fulfilling a long-cherished dream of its founder, Acharya Kishore Kunal. According to hospital director Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, official communication of the accreditation was received via email, with formal contract procedures set to follow shortly.

The recognition places Mahavir Vatsalya Hospital among a select group of medical institutions that meet the NABH’s rigorous standards for quality in patient care, safety, hygiene, and infrastructure. It is the first charitable hospital in North India to achieve this distinction. “This recognition significantly elevates the hospital’s standing in the medical field,” said Prasad, adding that it also validates the hospital’s commitment to high-quality, affordable care.

Justice PK Sinha, Chairman of the hospital’s governing body, congratulated the medical staff and administration, stating that the achievement was the realisation of a vision held by Acharya Kishore Kunal. The former IPS officer and religious reformer, who established nine charitable hospitals through the Mahavir Mandir Trust, had hoped to see Mahavir Vatsalya reach this standard. He passed away on 29 December last year—just one day after the NABH team conducted its final inspection of the facility.

Established in 2006 and inaugurated by then-Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Mahavir Vatsalya Hospital is located at LCT Ghat in Patna and houses a range of departments including pediatrics, gynecology, cardiology, and general medicine. With a capacity of 200 beds, it has gained a reputation as one of the leading centres for pediatric care in North and East India. It also offers postgraduate training through Fellowship and DNB programmes.

Kunal remained deeply involved in the hospital’s operations until his final days. Residing nearby on Goshala Road, he frequently visited the hospital, held meetings at the Virat Ramayan Mandir, and served as secretary of the hospital’s governing body since its inception. His vision of combining religious devotion with social service continues to shape the hospital’s mission.