Pune: Ruby Hall Clinic Wanowrie Launches Dedicated Jain Kitchen for Patients and Staff
Pune: Ruby Hall Clinic Wanowrie Launches Dedicated Jain Kitchen for Patients and Staff
The hospital now offers Satvik meals–an act of compassion to be inclusive in serving meals that honor the spirituality and dietary beliefs of patients and healthcare staff.
In a heartfelt move that blends healthcare with spiritual sensitivity, Ruby Hall Clinic Wanowrie, in collaboration with MediJain, has inaugurated Pune’s first dedicated Jain Kitchen a facility created to serve freshly prepared, Satvik meals to patients, staff, and visitors who observe a strict Satvik lifestyle. The initiative was formally launched in the presence of Param Pujya Krantikari Vicharak, Pravachan Prabhavak, Adhyatma Chintak Muniraj Shri Jayprabha Vijayji Pujya Maharaj Sahebji (J P Gurudev), Dr. Santosh Shinde COO Ruby Hall Clinic Wanowrie and Dr. Purvez Grant, whose blessings and spiritual wisdom elevated the significance of the occasion.
This exclusive kitchen is not just a culinary space it is a reflection of the hospital’s deep commitment to respecting the values, beliefs, and lifestyles of the communities it serves. Prepared in a separate kitchen by specially trained staff using dedicated utensils, the meals strictly exclude root vegetables, onion, garlic, and any ingredient that goes against Jain dietary philosophy. Every element from sourcing to serving is designed to uphold spiritual sanctity, hygiene, and dignity.
The role of Satvik food is promoting not only physical recovery but also emotional harmony and spiritual elevation. The nourishment rooted in compassion and purity is foundational to good health and aligns seamlessly with the principles of Ahimsa, non-violence, and mindful living.
Dr. Purvez Grant, Chief Cardiologist and Chairman & Managing Trustee, Ruby Hall Clinic, shared that the kitchen reflects the institution’s belief that healing goes beyond medicine. “We recognize that for many, food is a sacred expression of their faith. By offering meals that honor such values, we are fostering not just recovery, but respect,” he said.
Dr. Santosh Shinde, COO of Ruby Hall Clinic Wanowrie, added that this initiative fills a long-standing gap. “We’ve had many Jain patients and staff who often struggled with compromises in diet during their hospital stay. This kitchen ensures they can now heal and serve without stepping away from their principles. With support from MediJain, we’ve turned that vision into a meaningful reality.”
Mr. Behram Khodaiji CEO Ruby Hall Clinic, At Ruby Hall Clinic, we’ve always believed that healing is most powerful when it respects not just the body, but the beliefs of those we serve. We are proud to share that we are coming up with a dedicated Jain Kitchen at Ruby Hall Clinic Wanowrie a first for our institution, and a testament to our ethos of inclusive, patient-first care.
Dr. Simon Grant Physician And Trustee Ruby Hall Clinic, At Ruby Hall Clinic, we’ve always believed that the future of healthcare lies in empathy-led innovation. As we continue to grow, it becomes even more important to ensure that our services reflect the values of the communities we serve. A space where food meets faith, and healing respects belief. This isn’t just about dietary preferences; it’s about building a hospital culture where patients feel cared for in every sense.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the Jain community, hospital staff, and city dignitaries, who appreciated the effort to integrate faith and food in a modern healthcare setting. The event concluded with a pure Jain lunch, symbolizing nourishment that respects both the body and the soul.
Ruby Hall Clinic Wanowrie, through this collaboration with MediJain, has not only launched a kitchen but has taken a pioneering step in redefining what it means to care — delivering healthcare that listens, respects, and heals with empathy.
About Ruby Hall Clinic: Ruby Hall Clinic is the flagship multi-disciplinary hospital of Grant Medical Foundation. Based in Pune, it has been recognized for its’ 8 NABH certifications and accreditations in healthcare provided by the Quality Council of India, the ‘Best Organ Transplant Centre’ by the Government of India, and ‘Best Medical Tourism Facility’ by the President of India. Serving the community since 1959, Ruby Hall Clinic is a family of 4000 doctors and support staff, and a system of 3 hospitals with 850 beds, 24 diagnostic centres and an array of other health services.
