New Delhi/Sambalpur: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 46.51 crores with leading government medical institutions in Cuttack to enhance public healthcare infrastructure in Odisha. The initiatives focus on advanced diagnostic support and improved patient mobility at key hospitals.
Major Diagnostic Upgrade at SCB Medical College
Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, MCL has committed Rs 46.34 crores for the procurement and installation of two 128-Slice Dual Energy CT Scan machines and one 1.5 Tesla MRI machine at Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College & Hospital (SCB MCH), Cuttack.
With an average daily footfall of 8,000–10,000 patients, the addition of these advanced imaging systems is expected to:
- Enhance diagnostic accuracy and precision
- Reduce patient waiting times
- Benefit nearly 25–30 lakh patients annually across Odisha and neighbouring regions
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Eco-Friendly Patient Mobility at SVPPGIP
In a separate initiative, MCL signed an MoU with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics (SVPPGIP), Cuttack, also known as Shishu Bhawan. The company has allocated Rs 16.99 lakh to procure three 8-seated battery-operated passenger vehicles.
These vehicles will provide safe, efficient, and eco-friendly patient transportation within the hospital campus, enhancing the overall patient experience.
Commitment to Community Welfare
Through these initiatives, MCL continues to go beyond its core operations, supporting life-saving healthcare infrastructure and improving public service delivery in Odisha. The projects reflect MCL’s ongoing commitment to community welfare and sustainable development.
About Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Founded in 1973, MCL is a flagship PSU under Coal India Limited, engaged in the exploration and production of coal in Odisha. The company plays a key role in India’s energy sector while actively contributing to regional development through CSR initiatives in healthcare, education, and community welfare.
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