Umrer: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has further strengthened its healthcare infrastructure with the inauguration of several new and upgraded facilities at Area Hospital, Umrer. The facilities were inaugurated today by Mr. Bikram Ghosh, Director (Finance & Human Resource), WCL, as part of the company’s continued efforts to provide better and more patient-centric healthcare services to employees, their families and communities in surrounding areas.
First PPP-Model X-Ray Facility Inaugurated at WCL
A major highlight of the event was the inauguration of a new X-Ray machine under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in association with Asha Hospital.
This marks the first PPP-model initiative in WCL and is aimed at strengthening diagnostic services and enabling patients to receive timely and quality treatment. The initiative is expected to improve access to essential diagnostic facilities at the hospital while supporting more efficient patient care.
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New and Upgraded Hospital Facilities
Along with the X-Ray facility, several newly constructed and renovated facilities at Area Hospital, Umrer were also inaugurated.
The upgraded facilities include:
- Newly constructed Casualty Room
- Renovated Doctors’ Room
- Renovated Male Ward
- Renovated Nurses’ Room
- Renovated Female Ward
These upgrades are intended to improve the overall hospital environment and provide better facilities for patients as well as medical and nursing staff.
WCL Focuses on Quality Healthcare and Patient Care
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bikram Ghosh said that quality healthcare continues to remain an important priority for WCL. He highlighted the organization’s ongoing efforts to modernise medical facilities and improve patient care.
He described the PPP initiative as a significant step towards enhancing diagnostic services and said that WCL would continue to explore innovative models to further strengthen its healthcare infrastructure.
Mr. Bikram Ghosh also sought feedback and suggestions from employees and stakeholders for further improvement in healthcare services and employee welfare.
Senior Officials and Union Representatives Attend Event
The inauguration programme was attended by senior officials, medical personnel and representatives of employees and unions.
Those present on the occasion included:
- Mr. A.K. Sinha, TS to Director (HR)
- Mr. Satish Gabale, Steering Committee Member
- Dr. Shashi Shankar Singh, CMS, WCL
- Mr. A.P. Singh, Welfare Board Member
- Dr. Avinash Prasad, AGM, Umrer Area
- Senior executives of WCL
- Presidents and Secretaries of all unions of Umrer Area
- JCC and AWC members
Their presence reflected the collective focus on strengthening healthcare facilities and improving employee welfare services in the Umrer Area.
WCL’s Commitment to Healthcare Infrastructure
The latest initiatives at Area Hospital, Umrer underline WCL’s commitment to continuously upgrading its healthcare infrastructure. By introducing modern diagnostic facilities, renovating hospital wards and exploring innovative PPP models, the company is working towards providing accessible, timely and quality healthcare services to its employees, their families and surrounding communities.
About Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is one of India’s major coal-producing companies. It operates coal mines primarily across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and plays an important role in meeting the country’s energy requirements. Along with coal production, WCL undertakes various initiatives in healthcare, education, community development and employee welfare as part of its broader social responsibility efforts.
