NCL Launches CHARAK Project for Free Healthcare in Koylanchal
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Launch of CHARAK by NCL | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) launched 'CHARAK' (Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal) under the Ministry of Coal. |
| Objective of CHARAK | Free treatment for life-threatening diseases to economically weaker sections of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Annual family income below ₹8 lakh from all sources. |
| Diseases Covered | Malignancy, TB, HIV, cardiovascular diseases, organ transplant, burns, neurological disorders, etc. |
| Treatment Facility | Free treatment at NCL's hospital (NSC) or empanelled specialized hospitals across India. |
| CSR Investments by NCL | NCL has spent over ₹1,000 crore on CSR initiatives over the last 10 years. |
| Previous CSR Expenditure | ₹157 crore spent in the previous fiscal year on CSR activities. |
| CSR Target for Current Year | ₹172.97 crore for the ongoing financial year. |