Raipur: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has taken a significant step towards healthcare skill development by partnering with the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust to establish a state-of-the-art Healthcare Skill Development Centre at Nava Raipur. The initiative, with a financial outlay of ₹35.04 crore, will be implemented under SECL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, aiming to empower socio-economically disadvantaged youth with critical healthcare skills.
MoU Signed to Establish Centre of Excellence
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Biranchi Das, Director (HR), SECL. The agreement was executed by C. M. Verma, General Manager (CSR), SECL, and Vivek Narayan Gour, Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust. This collaboration marks a major milestone in SECL’s efforts to align social initiatives with national priorities in healthcare and human resource development.
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Free Training to Boost Employment in Healthcare
The Healthcare Skill Development Centre is designed to function as a centre of excellence, offering free training to youth in critical healthcare domains such as nursing assistants, technicians, and allied healthcare professionals. By imparting these skills, the initiative aims to enhance employability and create a skilled workforce capable of contributing to the region’s healthcare service delivery.
The institute will include academic blocks, hostels, staff residential facilities, and allied infrastructure, ensuring a modern and comprehensive learning environment. Special emphasis will be given to candidates from SECL’s operational districts, with at least 20% of the annual intake reserved for these districts over the next 25 years, further extendable based on merit.
Promoting Inclusive Growth and Regional Development
Through this project, SECL seeks to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem in Chhattisgarh while empowering local youth with employment opportunities. The initiative reflects a long-term commitment to skill development, capacity building, and regional inclusion, demonstrating the company’s proactive approach toward sustainable social impact.
About SECL
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is India’s largest coal-producing company. Beyond its core operations in mining, SECL actively undertakes CSR initiatives focused on education, healthcare, skill development, and community welfare, aligning its social programs with national development priorities.
