Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), under the Ministry of Coal’s guidance, has launched the ‘CHARAK’ project – Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal, aimed at providing free treatment for economically weaker sections suffering from life-threatening diseases. The initiative will benefit residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts with annual family incomes below Rs. 8 lakh, covering diseases like malignancy, TB, HIV, cardiovascular diseases, and others. This project aligns with NCL’s long-standing commitment to improving the socio-economic condition of the region.
Key Features of CHARAK
Targeted Beneficiaries: Residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra with family incomes below Rs. 8 lakh.
Covered Diseases: Malignancy, TB, cardiovascular issues, HIV, organ transplant, burns, neurological disorders, and more.
Free Treatment: Provided at NCL’s dedicated hospital or specialized empanelled hospitals nationwide.
NCL’s Commitment to CSR
Past Investments: Over Rs 1,000 crore spent on CSR projects in the last 10 years, impacting nearly 10 lakh people.
Ongoing Efforts: The CSR expenditure target for this financial year is Rs. 172.97 crore, with previous fiscal year spending at Rs. 157 crore.
Focus on Healthcare: CHARAK is a continuation of NCL’s broader social responsibility initiatives, prioritizing healthcare for vulnerable communities in the region.
Summary of the news
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Launch of CHARAK by NCL | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) launched ‘CHARAK’ (Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal) under the Ministry of Coal. |
| Objective of CHARAK | Free treatment for life-threatening diseases to economically weaker sections of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Annual family income below ₹8 lakh from all sources. |
| Diseases Covered | Malignancy, TB, HIV, cardiovascular diseases, organ transplant, burns, neurological disorders, etc. |
| Treatment Facility | Free treatment at NCL’s hospital (NSC) or empanelled specialized hospitals across India. |
| CSR Investments by NCL | NCL has spent over ₹1,000 crore on CSR initiatives over the last 10 years. |
| Previous CSR Expenditure | ₹157 crore spent in the previous fiscal year on CSR activities. |
| CSR Target for Current Year | ₹172.97 crore for the ongoing financial year. |
| Impact of CSR | Nearly 10 lakh people benefited from NCL’s CSR initiatives over the last decade. |
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