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

Newdelhi:15/12/24: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 specialized enmpanelled 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 benefits 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.

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