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Ranchi, Feb 14: Coal India Ltd (CIL)’s subsidiaries—Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)—signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust (SSSHET) on Friday. The agreements, signed at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, mark Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day and focus on arranging surgeries for children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) under the Nanha Sa Dil initiative, a unique CSR program.
CIL and its subsidiaries, under the Ministry of Coal (MoC), are committed to strengthening India’s healthcare landscape through CSR projects that support underprivileged families in their respective regions.
MoU Signing Ceremony
The MoUs were signed in the presence of:
- Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary (Coal), MoC
- Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, MoC
- Santosh, DDG, MoC
- Other senior officials
On behalf of CCL and NCL, SS Lal (GM, CSR, CCL) and Rajeev Ranjan (GM, CSR, NCL) signed the agreements, while Vivek Gour, a trustee of SSSHET, signed on behalf of the trust. Dr. C. Sreenivas, Chairman, SSSHET, along with Ravi Kiran, Soumya, and other dignitaries, attended the event. Representatives from CCL and NCL, including Abhisekh Kumar (NCL) and Uphar Koushal (CCL), were also present.
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Impact and Vision
Following the signing, Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary (Coal), highlighted the long-term benefits of the MoUs, stating:
“These agreements will enhance goodwill equity for Coal India and its subsidiaries in the coming years. I am deeply moved by this initiative, which will contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth in society.”
He reaffirmed CIL’s commitment to impactful CSR projects, particularly in mining states.
Virtual Participation
CIL Chairman PM Prasad addressed the event virtually, outlining the company’s ongoing CSR efforts across multiple states. Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), CIL, also joined virtually from CIL Headquarters in Kolkata, providing insights into the health-related initiatives undertaken by various subsidiaries. OP Mishra, Executive Director (CD), along with his team and CIL’s subsidiaries’ CMDs and Directors, participated via video conferencing.
The Nanha Sa Dil Initiative
Nanha Sa Dil, a CSR initiative by CIL, is being implemented in collaboration with SSSHET, which specializes in pediatric cardiac surgeries.
- CCL’s Initiative in Jharkhand: CCL, through SSSHET, will screen 45,000 children in Jharkhand for CHD. Surgeries will be conducted for 500 children diagnosed with the condition.
- NCL’s Initiative in Singrauli: NCL will organize 345 screening camps at the grassroots level, screening 17,250 children. Diagnosed children will be referred to a dedicated diagnostic center at NCL Bina Hospital for Echo analysis and further treatment.
Since its launch on March 7, 2024, the Nanha Sa Dil project has already saved over 250 children through CHD surgeries. Now, CIL is expanding the initiative to include beneficiaries across multiple states through its subsidiaries, including CCL, NCL, and SECL.
A Historic Milestone
Coal India and its subsidiaries aim to save more than 2,000 lives over the next three years, marking a historic milestone for any Public Sector Unit (PSU) in India. The CSR efforts are being led under the visionary guidance of Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary (Coal), along with senior MoC officials and the leadership of PM Prasad (Chairman, CIL) and Dr. Vinay Ranjan (Director, P&IR, CIL). The CSR Department at CIL is meticulously executing and monitoring these projects to ensure a lasting impact on society.
CIL’s Commitment to CSR
In the past three years, CIL and its subsidiaries have spent ₹1,673 crores on healthcare, education, rural development, and other CSR activities. 90% of this expenditure has been allocated to projects in operational states, while 10% has been invested in Pan-India initiatives aimed at transforming the lives of those in need.
Currently, only 5% of the 2.4 lakh children born with CHD in India each year receive surgical treatment due to the high costs. CIL’s CSR initiatives aim to bridge this gap, making life-saving healthcare accessible to more children.
