SECL Becomes First Coal Company to Open Four AMRIT Pharmacies
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of Coal India, has opened its fourth AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy, making it the first coal company to do so. This 216th AMRIT pharmacy, located at SECL’s Health Centre in Indira Vihar Colony, Bilaspur, will provide generic and life-saving medicines at highly subsidized rates, benefiting SECL employees, the general public, and underserved tribal and rural communities. This initiative aligns with the government’s Special Campaign 4.0 to promote inclusivity and improve access to healthcare.
Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, AMRIT pharmacies offer discounted medicines, implants, and surgical consumables. SECL’s four pharmacies are located in Bilaspur, Gevra (Korba district, CG), Sohagpur (Shahdol district, MP), and Chirimiri (Manendragarh-Chirimiri-Bharatpur district, CG), focusing on critical conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Prem Sagar Mishra, CMD of SECL, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing affordable healthcare to its employees and local communities, contributing to the judicious use of medical resources and reducing medical reimbursement costs.
The new pharmacy, built by utilizing vacant space under Special Campaign 4.0, highlights SECL’s adoption of best practices, ensuring enhanced healthcare access for both SECL employees and the surrounding tribal and rural populations.
Founded: 1985
Headquarters: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Parent Company: Coal India Limited
Operations: SECL operates in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and is the largest coal-producing subsidiary of Coal India.
Annual Coal Production: Over 150 million tonnes (largest contributor to Coal India’s total output)
Notable Achievement: First coal company to operate four AMRIT Pharmacies.
Key Contribution: Supports power generation, steel production, and other key industries through coal supply.
Community Focus: Active in CSR activities, providing healthcare, education, and infrastructure support in coal mining areas.
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| New Pharmacy Opening | SECL, a Coal India subsidiary, opened its 4th AMRIT Pharmacy at Indira Vihar Colony, Bilaspur. |
| Unique Achievement | First coal company to operate multiple AMRIT Pharmacies. |
| Purpose & Beneficiaries | Supports SECL employees, the general public, and underserved communities with affordable medicines. |
| AMRIT Pharmacy Initiative | Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Health; offers discounted generic and life-saving medicines. |
| SECL Pharmacy Locations | Bilaspur, Gevra (Korba), Sohagpur (Shahdol, MP), Chirimiri (MCB District). |
| CMD’s Vision | Dr. Prem Sagar Mishra emphasized affordable healthcare and cost reduction for employees and communities. |
| Special Campaign 4.0 | Utilized vacant spaces for pharmacy setup, focusing on healthcare access in tribal and rural areas. |
| About SECL | Founded in 1985; HQ: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh; Parent: Coal India Ltd; Major coal producer. |
| Annual Production & Contributions | Over 150 million tonnes of coal; key supplier for power, steel, and industry; significant CSR efforts. |
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