Anugola: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), through its NALCO Foundation, has taken a significant step towards improving access to specialised eye care in Anugola, Odisha, with the signing of an addendum to its agreement with the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad. The development marks a major milestone in the operationalisation of the long-awaited Secondary Plus Eye Care Centre at Anugola, which is expected to become operational within the next few months.
The addendum was signed at NALCO’s Corporate Office in the presence of Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of NALCO, the company’s Directors, Dr. Prashant Garg, Executive Chair of LVPEI, and senior officials from both organisations.
The initiative aims to bring quality eye care services at affordable prices closer to thousands of people in Anugola and neighbouring districts, strengthening healthcare access for communities around NALCO’s S&P Complex.
NALCO Foundation and LVPEI Renew Commitment to Eye Care Centre
The signing of the addendum reinforces the commitment of NALCO Foundation and LV Prasad Eye Institute to establishing the Secondary Plus Eye Care Centre at Anugola.
The agreement update is an important step towards making the facility operational within the next few months. Once operational, the centre is expected to provide specialised eye care services closer to local communities and improve access to treatment for residents of Anugola and nearby areas.
The initiative also reflects the continued collaboration between NALCO Foundation and LVPEI to support healthcare delivery in the region.
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Eye Care Centre to Benefit Anugola and Neighbouring Districts
The proposed centre is intended to address the need for accessible and affordable eye care services in and around Anugola, Odisha.
Key highlights of the initiative include:
- Location: Anugola, Odisha, near NALCO’s S&P Complex.
- Project partners: NALCO Foundation and LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.
- Facility: Secondary Plus Eye Care Centre.
- Expected operationalisation: Within the next few months.
- Primary focus: Quality eye care services at affordable prices.
- Beneficiaries: Thousands of people in Anugola and neighbouring districts.
By bringing specialised services closer to residents, the centre is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances to access eye care.
Senior Officials Attend Addendum Signing at NALCO Corporate Office
The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives of both organisations, highlighting the importance of the initiative and their continued partnership.
The key officials present included:
- Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), NALCO.
- Directors of NALCO.
- Dr. Prashant Garg, Executive Chair, LV Prasad Eye Institute.
- Senior officials from NALCO and LVPEI.
The renewed commitment is expected to accelerate progress towards operationalising the centre and extending specialised eye care services to the local population.
NALCO’s Healthcare Initiative to Strengthen Community Welfare
The Secondary Plus Eye Care Centre is expected to contribute to improved healthcare access for communities around NALCO’s S&P Complex in Anugola. Affordable and accessible eye care can help residents seek treatment closer to home while reducing the challenges associated with travelling to distant healthcare facilities.
Through its partnership with LVPEI, NALCO Foundation is working towards making specialised eye care more accessible to people in Anugola and surrounding districts.
About NALCO
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the company operates across the aluminium value chain, including bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting and power generation. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives and NALCO Foundation, the company also supports community development and social welfare programmes.
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