Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 29: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has extended financial assistance of Rs 21 crore for three projects in Angul district, with a focus on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, developing community facilities and promoting public health awareness.
The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the projects were signed by Jyotirmaya Sinha, General Manager (CSR), MCL, and Abdaal M Akhtar, Angul Collector.
MCL has extended financial assistance of Rs 18 crore for the repair and renovation of Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College & Hospital (PMPMCH), Talcher.
The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and support the improvement of medical facilities, contributing to better healthcare services for people in the region. The project reflects MCL’s continued commitment to supporting public healthcare infrastructure and improving access to essential medical services in its operational areas.
MCL has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 3.20 crore for the construction of a multipurpose community hall at Chheliapada. The facility will provide dedicated space for community gatherings, meetings and other social activities, thereby strengthening local civic infrastructure, company officials said.
The project encompasses essential civil, structural and allied infrastructure works to create a functional facility for community-related activities and public engagement, they said.
As part of its public health outreach, MCL has extended financial assistance of Rs 6.56 lakh for organising 32 HIV awareness and screening camps across 32 identified villages in the Pallahara, Kaniha, RK Nagar and Athamallik blocks of Anugul district.
The initiative aims to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS, encourage preventive healthcare practices and facilitate early screening. Approximately, 50,000 residents are expected to benefit from the said awareness programmes and screening camps.
Through these CSR initiatives, MCL reaffirms its commitment of strengthening public healthcare, supporting community infrastructure and expanding access to preventive healthcare services in its operational areas.
