NCL Launches ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal” in Singrauli

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, Singrauli based Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has rolled out ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal”, an innovative health-centric CSR Initiative today. This project is aimed at providing free treatment for the patients suffering from identified Life-Threatening diseases belonging to Economically Weaker Sections of Singrauli region.

Under ‘CHARAK’, NCL will provide free treatment of identified life-threatening diseases at its dedicated hospital (NSC) or at specialised empanelled hospitals across the country. Residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts having annual family income below Rs. 8 Lakhs from all sources will be eligible for benefit under this scheme.

Under this scheme, Malignancy, TB and related complications, HIV and related complications, Cardiovascular diseases, Organ Transplant, Burns with contractures leading to permanent disability, Liver disorders, sudden hearing loss, ARDS, Acute Surgical Emergencies, Neurological Disorders, Neurovascular disorders, Accidental trauma, Serious handicap, Multisystem disorders, Connective Tissue disorders, Sudden vision loss etc.  are covered.

On this occasion, CMD NCL, Shri B. Sairam while dedicating the scheme, emphasised the objectives of the scheme and how it will facilitate healthcare for Economically Weaker Sections of the community of the region. He also underscored the significance of ‘CHARAK’ scheme in the peripheral areas of NCL having geographical challenges.

'CHARAK,’ as a comprehensive CSR initiative, serves as a beacon of hope for the peripheral people who are unable to afford medical care for life-threatening diseases. Through free specialised treatment, NCL strives to ensure access to quality healthcare while easing the financial and emotional burden on affected families.

As a responsible Corporate, NCL is committed to improving the socio-economic profile of  Singrauli region through its different CSR interventions. Notably, NCL touched the lives of around 10 Lakhs people and spent more than 1,000 Crores on various CSR initiatives in the previous 10 years.