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{{Infobox organization
| name = Nargis Dutt Foundation
| image = Nargis Dutt Foundation logo.png
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| abbreviation = NDF
| motto = Life Matters
| predecessor =
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| formation = 1981
| extinction =
| type = [[Non-governmental organization]]
| status = Active
| purpose =
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
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| region_served = Worldwide
| membership =
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| general =
| leader_title = Founder
| leader_name = [[Sunil Dutt]]
| key_people = [[Priya Dutt]] Chairperson & Trustee [[Sanjay Dutt]] Trustee 
| main_organ =
| parent_organization = Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Trust (NDMCT)
| affiliations =
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| website = {{URL|http://nargisduttfoundation.com/}}
}}
The '''Nargis Dutt Foundation''' ('''NDF'''), also known as '''Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation''', is a [[non-governmental organization]], founded in 1981. It is headquartered in [[Mumbai]], India.

The organization works toward [[health care]], [[disaster relief]], [[women's empowerment]], [[education]] and [[sports]]. It has equipped 80-100 hospitals across rural India with medical equipment and camps and [[E learning]] system in rural schools.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tripathi |first1=Shailaja |title=Priya Dutt revitalises Nargis Dutt Foundation |url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/priya-dutt-talks-about-infusing-nargis-dutt-foundation-with-a-new-lease-of-life/article22443248.ece |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=January 15, 2018}} - {{cite news |title=Nargis Dutt Foundation donates e-learning system to Downtown school |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/srinagar-city/nargis-dutt-foundation-donates-e-learning-system-to-downtown-school/287149.html |publisher=[[Greater Kashmir]] |date=June 3, 2018}} - {{cite news |last1=Miranda |first1=Edrich |title=Zilla parishad school gets amenities thanks to Nargis Dutt Foundation |url=http://www.afternoondc.in/city-news/zilla-parishad-school-gets-amenities-thanks-to-nargis-dutt-foundation/article_217993 |website=[[Afternoon DC]] |date=March 12, 2018}} - {{cite news |title=Nargis Dutt Foundation commits over $150,000 to Indore cancer trust |url=https://indiatribune.com/nargis-dutt-foundation-commits-over-150000-to-indore-cancer-trust/ |work=[[India Tribune]] |date=September 22, 2010 |location=[[Long Island, NY]]}} - {{cite news |title=Nargis Dutt Foundation provides ophthalmic equipments to Rotary Hospital |url=http://news.statetimes.in/nargis-dutt-foundation-provides-ophthalmic-equipments-to-rotary-hospital/ |work=[[State Times]] |date=December 18, 2018}}</ref>

== History ==
[[File:A still of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Sunil Dutt in New Delhi on April 15, 2005.jpg|150px|thumb|[[Sunil Dutt]], an Indian actor, who later served as the Union [[Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (India)]], founded the Nargis Dutt Foundation in memory of [[Nargis (actress)]] for the curing of [[cancer]] patients in 1981.<ref>{{cite news |title=Family Reunion: Sanjay Dutt meets up with sisters |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-family-reunion-sanjay-dutt-meets-up-with-sisters/20121129.htm |website=[[Rediff.com]] |date=November 29, 2012}} - {{Cite web
|url = http://www.ndmct.org/foundation.html
|title = NDMCT - Nargis Dutt Memorial Charatiable Trust
|website = www.ndmct.org
|access-date = 2016-02-28
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160205072448/http://ndmct.org/foundation.html
|archive-date = 5 February 2016
|url-status = dead
|df = dmy-all
}}</ref>]]
The Nargis Dutt Foundation was first established in 1981 in [[New York City]] by [[Sunil Dutt]] in memory of his wife and legendary actress [[Nargis Dutt]], who died of [[cancer]] in 1981,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Karki |first1=Tripti |title=Remembering legendary actress Nargis Dutt on her death anniversary |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/remembering-legendary-actress-nargis-dutt-on-her-death-anniversary-613566 |access-date=7 March 2021 |publisher=www.indiatvnews.com |date=3 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Will Sanjay Dutt's daughter carry on the legacy? |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/will-trishala-carry-on-family-legacy/20090915.htm |website=Rediff.com |date=September 15, 2009}} - {{cite news |last1=Maheshwari |first1=Ritu |title=www.indiapost.com/priya-dutt-promotes-nargis-trust-activities/ |url=http://www.indiapost.com/priya-dutt-promotes-nargis-trust-activities/ |work=India Post |date=October 9, 2012 |location=[[San Francisco]]}}</ref> and the foundation had been working in the area of Health and Education.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference1">{{cite news |title=Nargis Dutt Foundation Launches 'Cancer is Curable' Campaign |url=https://theindianpractitioner.com/2020/02/08/nargis-dutt-foundation-launches-cancer-is-curable-campaign/ |access-date=7 March 2021 |publisher=The Indian Practitioner |date=8 February 2020}}</ref> Nargis Dutt Foundation had been engaged in spreading cancer awareness and knowledge, organising free screening camps in rural areas of country.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference1" /> The foundation is also engaged in financially and holistically supporting needy cancer patients with their treatments especially in [[Tata Memorial Centre|TATA Memorial Hospital]] and equipping rural hospitals with medical diagnostic equipment.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference1" /> The foundation had also collaborated with [[Apollo Hospital]], [[Tata Memorial Centre|Tata Memorial]], NM Medical and Asian Cancer Institute for excellence in offering cancer screening packages wherein patients can register themselves to avail service benefits.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference1" /> Additionally, [[Life Insurance Corporation]] and HDFC Cargo are also offering attractive insurance packages specific to cancer.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference1" />

As of May 2005, It has 20 chapters worldwide of which about a dozen are in the [[United States]] including at [[Seattle]], Portland, [[San Francisco]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Palm Springs, California|Palm Spring]], [[Las Vegas]], [[Houston]], [[Florida]], [[Chicago]], [[New York City]], [[Detroit]] and [[Boston]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=K Jha |first1=Lalit |title=Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation holds prayer meetings |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nargis-dutt-cancer-foundation-holds-prayer-meetings/story-Oo2aECdMEzRnRVlys2v2aI.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=May 27, 2005}} - {{cite news |title=Sunil Dutt’s Daughter Priya Visits Bay Area |url=https://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/sunil-dutt-s-daughter-priya-visits-bay-area/article_fe1c0b69-a453-5fcb-9307-535adec5ca6a.html |work=India-West |date=October 14, 2012}}</ref>

The Nargis Dutt Foundation financed the first fully air-conditioned [[Intensive care unit]] at [[Tata Memorial Hospital]], the "Nargis Dutt Intensive Care Unit".<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunil Dutt on Cancer Related Issues |url=http://www.cpaaindia.org/infocentre/transcripts.htm#sapru |publisher=Cancer Patients Aid Association |access-date=December 20, 2018 }}</ref> It also runs a hospital named, '''Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Hospital''' at [[Barshi]] in [[Sholapur District]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajagopal |first1=Divya |title=Cancer screening process in small town, beats healthcare startup in their own game |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/cancer-screening-in-a-small-town-in-maharashtra-beats-healthcare-startups-engaged-in-such-devices/articleshow/57831697.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=March 26, 2017}}</ref>

== Activities ==
In September 2018, Nargis Dutt Foundation along with Grameen Sneh Foundation organized heath camps in remote areas of [[Bihar]] to spread the awareness about cancer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Madan |title=Nargis Dutt Foundation to spread awareness about early detection of cancer in rural parts of Bihar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nargis-dutt-foundation-to-spread-awareness-about-early-detection-of-cancer-in-rural-parts-of-bihar/articleshow/66009913.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=September 29, 2018}}</ref>

In February 2017, NDF launched an initiative called "My Hair For Cancer" to help cancer patients battle hair loss due to [[chemotherapy]]<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference3">{{cite news |title=Richfeel and Nargis Dutt Foundation come together to launch 'My Hair for Cancer' |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/richfeel-and-nargis-dutt-foundation-come-together-to-launch-my-hair-for-cancer-117020600391_1.html |access-date=7 March 2021 |publisher=Business Standard India |date=6 February 2017}}</ref>.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Desikan |first1=Aparna |title=Richfeel, Nargis Dutt Foundation come together to launch ‘My Hair for Cancer’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/richfeel-nargis-dutt-foundation-come-together-to-launch-my-hair-for-cancer/articleshow/57000540.cms |work=The Times of India |date=February 6, 2017}} - {{cite news |title=Priya Dutt backs ‘My Hair For Cancer’ initiative that allow people to donate hair and create awareness |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/priya-dutt-backs-my-hair-for-cancer-initiative-that-allow-people-to-donate-hair-and-create-awareness-4507244/ |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=February 4, 2017}}</ref> Richfeel, a Haircare brand, and Nargis Dutt Foundation announced the launch of their social cause campaign 'My Hair for Cancer' to help cancer patients fight cancer and loss of self-esteem due to loss of hair during chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and through this initiative both companies invited public to come forward and donate their hair for patients fighting the disease.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference3" /> The event kicked off from Kala Ghoda festival in Mumbai and was held from 4 February to 12 February 2017 and also included an art installation at the festival that depicts the fight against the stigma associated with cancer detection.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference3" />

In July 2017, In collaboration with The South African Consulate, the foundation distributed packaged hygiene kits to school girls that contained sanitary napkins, soap, hand towel and sanitizer in Mumbai, on the occasion of [[Nelson Mandela International Day]].<ref>{{cite news |title=On Mandela Day, Mumbai girls get hygiene kits, sanitary pads |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/on-mandela-day-mumbai-girls-get-hygiene-kits-sanitary-pads-4756824/ |work=Indian Express |date=July 19, 2017}}</ref>

In January 2019 Nargis Dutt Foundation has provided three ophthalmic equipment to KLSM Rotary Eye & ENT Hospital Udhampur to treat the patients living in far-flung areas of Udhampur and its surrounding districts.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference2">{{cite news |title=Nargis Dutt Foundation provides ophthalmic equipments to KLSM Hospital |url=https://news.statetimes.in/nargis-dutt-foundation-provides-ophthalmic-equipments-to-klsm-hospital/ |access-date=7 March 2021 |publisher=State Times |date=10 January 2019}}</ref> The equipment included Nidek Autoref- Keratometer, Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener and I-Care Handheld Portable Tonometer.<ref name="Nargis Foundation Reference2" />

== Awards ==
In October 2016, Nargis Dutt Foundation received the ''Award For Fight Against Cervical cancer'' by [[American Cancer Society]] and [[Women Deliver]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Award For Fight Against Cervical cancer |url=http://nargisduttfoundation.com/award-for-fight-against-cervical-cancer/ |publisher=Nargis Dutt Foundation|access-date=December 20, 2018}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of non-governmental organizations in India]]
* [[Non-governmental organisations in India]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}
; Other sources
* {{cite book |title=Cumulative list of organizations described in section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. |publisher=[[United States Department of the Treasury]], [[Internal Revenue Service]], 1997 |volume=2 |page=2186 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Sn8mxpg3apwC&q=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&dq=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGjqfSp6rfAhUCN48KHR5rAx0Q6AEIRjAF |location=[[Washington, D.C.]] |issn=0499-6453 |oclc=2457127}}
* {{cite journal |author1=Foundation Center |author-link1=Foundation Center |title=Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees, Officers, and Donors |volume=3 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sF0UAQAAMAAJ&q=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&dq=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGjqfSp6rfAhUCN48KHR5rAx0Q6AEISjAG |publisher=The Center, 2006}}
* {{cite journal |title=Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 |volume= 2; Volume 990 |issue= 78 of IRS publication |page=251 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I7H7siymobcC&q=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&dq=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwizz9K9r6rfAhUQVysKHY-IB4w4ChDoAQgpMAA |publisher=[[United States Department of the Treasury]], [[Internal Revenue Service]], 1989}}
* {{cite journal |title=India Today International |date=1999 |volume=24 |page=404 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0t8YAQAAMAAJ&q=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&dq=Nargis+Dutt+Foundation&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwizz9K9r6rfAhUQVysKHY-IB4w4ChDoAQgtMAE |publisher=[[Living Media]]}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://nargisduttfoundation.com/|Official website of Nargis Dutt Foundation}}
* [http://www.ndcfonline.org/ Official website of Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation]

{{Non-governmental organizations in India}}

[[Category:Health charities in India]]
[[Category:Charities based in India]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Mumbai]]
[[Category:1981 establishments in Maharashtra]]

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