New Delhi: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) on January 14, 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLL Life Care Limited to establish AMRIT Pharmacy retail outlets within its operational areas. The collaboration marks a significant step towards improving access to quality and affordable healthcare for ECL employees, their families and local communities residing in coalfield regions.
The initiative is aligned with ECL’s ongoing commitment to employee welfare and community healthcare, particularly in remote and industrial areas where access to affordable medicines often remains a challenge.
AMRIT Pharmacy Outlets at Key Hospital Locations
Under the agreement, AMRIT Pharmacy outlets will initially be set up at three strategic locations—Central Hospital, Kalla; Sanctoria Hospital; and the Rajmahal Area. These outlets will offer quality medicines at discounted rates, ensuring affordable treatment options for beneficiaries.
In addition to retail services, the arrangement will facilitate bulk procurement and supply of medicines for ECL’s area hospitals and dispensaries. This is expected to streamline medical supply chains, improve availability of essential drugs and strengthen ECL’s overall medical infrastructure.
MoU Signed in Presence of Senior Leadership
The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy General Manager (RBD), signed the agreement on behalf of HLL Life Care Limited, while Dr S N Saha, Chief Medical Superintendent In-Charge, represented Eastern Coalfields Limited.
The signing ceremony was attended by top ECL management, including Mr. Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director; Mr. Niladri Roy, Director (Technical Operations); Mr. Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (Human Resources); and Mr. Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical P&P).
Several senior medical officers were also present, such as Dr Samir Poddar, CMO In-Charge (Admin); Dr Faiyaz Ahmed, CMO and Head of Department, Central Hospital Kalla; Dr Jayjit Mukherjee, CMO, ECL Headquarters; and Dr Priyanka Chakraborty, Deputy CMO, ECL Headquarters.
Boost to Employee Welfare and Community Healthcare
Company officials stated that the partnership with HLL Life Care Limited would significantly enhance the availability of affordable medicines while improving the quality of healthcare services at ECL hospitals. The initiative is also expected to benefit nearby communities, reinforcing ECL’s role as a responsible corporate entity committed to social welfare.
About Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)
Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, operates coal mines across West Bengal and Jharkhand. The company plays a vital role in meeting the country’s energy requirements while maintaining a strong focus on employee welfare, safety and community development through robust healthcare and social initiatives.
About HLL Life Care Limited
HLL Life Care Limited is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The organisation is known for its wide range of healthcare products and services, including the AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy network, which aims to make quality medicines and healthcare products accessible and affordable to the masses.
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