Sambalpur: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Sambalpur District Administration in Odisha under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. With a total investment of ₹1.51 crore, the initiatives aim to strengthen healthcare support for tuberculosis (TB) patients and improve community infrastructure through solar streetlight installations.
The two agreements focus on addressing local community needs, improving the well-being of vulnerable groups and enhancing safety in public spaces across Sambalpur district.
MCL’s CSR Projects in Sambalpur District
The two MoUs cover nutritional support for TB patients and the installation of solar streetlights. The projects are intended to deliver targeted benefits to residents through healthcare assistance and improved public infrastructure.
The key initiatives include:
- Nutritional support for TB patients: MCL will provide nutritional food baskets for one year to support 1,100 tuberculosis patients in Sambalpur district.
- Solar streetlight installation: Solar streetlights will be installed in Baham Gram Panchayat to improve lighting and contribute to safer public spaces.
The total CSR investment for both initiatives stands at ₹1.51 crore.
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Nutritional Support for 1,100 TB Patients
Under the first MoU, MCL will provide nutritional food baskets to 1,100 TB patients for a period of one year. The initiative aims to strengthen nutritional support for patients undergoing treatment and contribute to their overall well-being.
Adequate nutrition is an important component of tuberculosis care and recovery. Through this intervention, MCL seeks to support affected individuals and address a key community healthcare need in the district.
Solar Streetlights to Improve Public Safety
The second MoU covers the installation of solar streetlights in Baham Gram Panchayat. The project aims to improve lighting in public spaces, enhance safety and provide better visibility for residents.
The use of solar-powered streetlights will also support the adoption of renewable energy solutions for community infrastructure.
MCL Strengthens Its Commitment to Community Welfare
Through these CSR initiatives, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited continues to support community development by addressing local healthcare and infrastructure requirements.
The projects reflect the company’s focus on improving quality of life, supporting vulnerable communities and promoting inclusive development in areas connected with its operations.
About Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Sambalpur, Odisha, MCL is engaged in coal mining and production. Alongside its core operations, the company undertakes CSR initiatives focused on healthcare, education, community infrastructure and socio-economic development.
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