New Delhi: Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), subsidiaries of Coal India Ltd (CIL), have signed separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust (SSSHET) to provide life-saving surgeries for children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) under the ‘Nanha Sa Dil’ initiative which will screen 45,000 children in Jharkhand through CCL, with surgeries planned for 500 diagnosed with CHD, while NCL will conduct 345 grassroots-level screening camps for 17,250 children, referring those in need to a dedicated diagnostic centre at NCL Bina Hospital for Echo analysis and further treatment. The signing ceremony took place at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal.
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Secretary (Coal), Vikram Dev Dutt, Additional Secretary, Rupinder Brar, DDG, Santosh, Chairman of SSSHET, Dr C. Sreenivas, and other senior officials and dignitaries. SS Lal, General Manager (CSR), CCL, and Rajeev Ranjan, General Manager (CSR), NCL, signed on behalf of their respective companies, while Vivek Gour, Trustee, signed on behalf of SSSHET.
CIL and its subsidiaries, under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, are committed to strengthening India’s healthcare landscape through impactful CSR initiatives that support needy families in their operational areas.
Addressing the gathering, Vikram Dev Dutt expressed his appreciation for the initiative, stating, “These MoUs will yield goodwill equity for Coal India and its subsidiaries in the coming years. I am truly touched by this event that will transform society.” He emphasised CIL’s commitment to undertaking impactful CSR projects that foster sustainable and inclusive growth, particularly in mining states.
PM Prasad, Chairman of CIL, Dr Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), CIL, OP Mishra, Executive Director (CD), along with CMDs and Directors from CIL’s subsidiaries, connected virtually during the programme.
Nanha Sa Dil is a unique CSR initiative by CIL in collaboration with SSSHET, leveraging the trust’s expertise in paediatric cardiac surgeries. Since its launch on 7 March 2024, the Nanha Sa Dil project has saved over 250 lives through CHD surgeries. The initiative is now expanding through CCL, NCL, and SECL to cover beneficiaries in more states.
CIL and its subsidiaries are committed to saving over 2,000 lives in the next three years, a historic milestone for any Public Sector Unit in India. The CSR Department at CIL meticulously executes and monitors these initiatives to create a lasting impact on society.
Over the last three years, CIL and its subsidiaries have invested Rs. 1,673 crores in healthcare, education, and rural development. Notably, 90% of the total CSR expenditure is dedicated to operational states, while 10% supports impactful PAN-India projects aimed at uplifting underprivileged communities.
Currently, only 5% of the 2.40 lakh children born with CHD in India undergo surgeries due to high costs. Through Nanha Sa Dil, CIL is dedicated to bridging this gap and bringing hope to countless families.
Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, are not only contributing to nation-building but also touching new lives and giving the precious gift of life.