A Profile of Voluntary Health Effort in Gujarat

Abstract

The role of voluntary (non governmental, non profit) agencies has been increasingly realized as significant, particularly in the organization and delivery of social services. Their contribution is functions and areas where the governmental system does not or cannot make an impact have now beer recognized. This paper presents a profile of voluntary health agencies in the state; it is based on survey of about 100 such agencies in the state. The paper discussed the pattern of distribution of voluntary agencies in the state, their service and reach. Their work in relation to the state is also discussed.