New Delhi: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has rolled out a dedicated public health initiative, allocating ₹2.41 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to support tuberculosis (TB) patients in Jharsuguda district, Odisha.
The initiative focuses on providing monthly nutritional support to TB-affected individuals and their families to aid in their recovery and treatment adherence.
MoU Signed with District Administration
The project was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MCL and the Jharsuguda District Administration. The agreement was signed by Ainul Huda, Deputy Manager (CSR), MCL, and Dr. Mahesh Mohan Panda, Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer of Jharsuguda.
As per the MoU, MCL will distribute 2,440 food baskets every month for a period of one year. The food baskets are tailored to meet the nutritional requirements of TB patients, which is a critical component of effective TB treatment.
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Aligned with Pradhan Mantri TB Mukta Bharat Abhiyan
The project supports the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukta Bharat Abhiyan, a national campaign aiming to eliminate TB from India by 2025. MCL’s involvement demonstrates the growing role of public sector enterprises in supplementing government health efforts through CSR-led interventions.
Public Health as a CSR Priority
MCL has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the well-being of communities in its operational areas. In a statement, the company highlighted its focus on public health and social upliftment, emphasizing that such targeted interventions are essential for sustainable community development.
Expected Impact
The nutritional support is expected to:
- Improve recovery rates and immunity among TB patients
- Reduce treatment dropout and relapse
- Ease the economic burden on affected families
- Encourage community participation in TB awareness and control
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About Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
MCL is a major coal-producing company in India and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. It was carved out of South Eastern Coalfields Limited in 1992 and is headquartered in Sambalpur, Odisha. MCL operates several open-cast and underground coal mines, primarily in Odisha. MCL’s operations are mainly concentrated in Odisha, with mines in districts like Jharsuguda and Angul. MCL is one of the eight subsidiaries of Coal India Limited, which is under the Ministry of Coal.
