NTPC Bongaigaon Unveils Mobile Medical Unit to Enhance Maternal and Child Healthcare

NTPC Bongaigaon has launched an innovative Mobile Medical Unit dedicated to enhancing maternal and child healthcare in the region. This trailblazing initiative, the first of its kind at NTPC's Assam-based power plant generating 750 MW at Bongaigaon, depicts NTPC's unwavering commitment to community welfare through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.

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The newly inaugurated Mobile Medical Unit will provide essential healthcare services to 18 villages surrounding NTPC Bongaigaon. This unit is fully equipped and staffed by a skilled healthcare team, including two doctors (one male and one female), a nurse, two paramedical staff, and a dedicated driver. The initiative aims to address critical healthcare needs and improve health outcomes for mothers and children in these underserved communities.

"The launch of this Mobile Medical Unit is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support the health needs of our local communities," said Sh. Akhilesh Singh, Business Unit Head, NTPC Bongaigaon. "Our focus on maternal and child healthcare reflects our commitment and exemplifies the corporate ethos of social responsibility and pro-active community engagement fostering a healthier, stronger society."

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The inaugural ceremony was attended by key dignitaries and stakeholders, including Sh. I S Reddy, GM (O&M), Sh. A Biswas, GM (Operation), Smt. Sangeeta Singh, President of Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club (BSLC), along with other BSLC office bearers, union and association representatives, Sh. Onkar Nath, AGM (HR), Sh. D Paul, CMO, Shri Paresh Mathur, AGM (TS) and Shri Sushil Kumar, AGM (Civil). Their presence highlighted the collective dedication to this noble cause.

This project, set to operate for four years starting from today, aims to reduce healthcare disparities and foster a healthier, more resilient community. NTPC Bongaigaon's commitment to this cause signifies a transformative step towards improving the quality of life for the region’s residents.

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