Since 2003, a unique collaboration in Nagpur, Maharashtra, between the education department and Dr. Sushrut Babhulkar, an orthopaedic surgeon, has transformed the lives of over 4,000 children. This initiative emerged from a 2003 education survey that identified physical deformities as a significant barrier to education. Many children were dropping out of school due to treatable conditions like post-polio deformities and cerebral palsy contractures. Mahesh Karajgaonkar, an education official, sought Dr. Babhulkar's help to screen students and provide necessary surgeries. Dr. Babhulkar offered his services pro bono, while the state government covered post-surgery care costs. By 2010, the program had already helped around 3,000 students. The Matru Sewa Sangh (MSS) later joined the initiative, enhancing care and support for students during recovery. The MSS's Snehangan center ensures that children receive education while recovering from surgeries, allowing them to rebuild their mobility and academic routines. Despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the program continues to ensure that children in Vidarbha do not miss out on education due to treatable physical issues.