India, 04th November, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the historic gathering of paediatric cardiac surgery patients recognized by the Guinness World Records at Nava Raipur, marking a monumental moment in the nation’s healthcare journey. Welcomed by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, Founder of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centres for Child Heart Care, the Prime Minister interacted with 2,500 children from various age groups who received free, life-saving cardiac surgeries under the Gift of Life initiative.
Reflecting on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi said, “As we talk about Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047, every state is moving in that direction. The effort is being made to ensure that our future, our young generation, remain healthy.”
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre for Child Heart Care, Nava Raipur part of the One World One Family Mission and the world’s largest chain of paediatric cardiac care hospitals—has been instrumental in providing advanced, world-class treatment to children with congenital heart diseases. Guided by the vision of compassion in action, the centre continues to restore health, hope, and dignity to countless young lives.
Speaking on the momentous occasion, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai stated, “Compassion without commercialisation is the only way forward to restore the rhythm of little hearts.” He extended heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for gracing the event, underscoring how true vision and leadership can strengthen the nation’s most vital pillars health and humanity.
Eminent patrons of the One World One Family Mission, including Dr. C. Sreenivas, Sri Sunil Gavaskar, Sri Vivek Narayan Gaur, Sri B. N. Narasimha Murthy, and Sri V. Krishnan, joined in celebrating this milestone that embodies the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam the world is one family and the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
With over 37,000 children treated for congenital cardiac defects in India and abroad, this Guinness World Record recognition stands as a testament to the Mission’s unwavering commitment to delivering free, world-class, and equitable cardiac care—driven by compassion that knows no boundaries.