NCL Launches ‘CHARAK’ for Free Health Treatment in Singrauli

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.