512 Knees in 24 Hours? Maharashtra's Insane Guinness Triumph

Record-Breaking Health Milestone

The Mamta & Madhusudan Agrawal Foundation, led by philanthropist Madhusudan Agrawal (Ajanta Pharma Co-founder & Uganda Consul), achieved a Guinness World Records title on December 5, 2025, in Mumbai. Adjudicator Sonia Ushirogochi from Japan certified the feat: 512 knee screenings in 24 hours during a November 27-28 camp in Risod, Washim district—a poverty-stricken area. This underscores early detection for hip/knee issues, with free meds, counseling, and funded replacements for all recommended patients from 10+ districts.​

Key Highlights

Record Feat: 512 screenings in 24 hours, non-stop by medical teams for underserved communities.​

Event Details: Week-long camp in Risod offered mobility/gait evaluations, targeting replacements.​

Foundation Impact: 214 camps aided 39,000+; includes 300+ joint replacements, 150+ cancer surgeries, 1,500+ cataracts.​

Leader's Vision: Agrawal pledges ₹70 crore for mobility/dignity; honors doctors/volunteers.​

Global Nod: Ushirogochi praises health awareness; advances preventive care worldwide.​

Sources: The Tribune India (Dec 5, 2025), Devdiscourse, Free Press Journal.​