Country’s largest power generation company, NTPC Ltd has signed an Agreement with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on 13th February, 2024 to set up “Patient – Attendant Waiting facility/Shelter” in AIIMS, New Delhi Campus under NTPC CSR at an estimated cost of Rs. 8 crores.
The proposed facility/shelter will facilitate and accommodate approx. 1,000 patients and their attendants every day 24×7. Facility/Shelter will have separate and specific need-based space for men, women and physically challenged and equipped with CCTVs, drinking water, centralized pantry Hall, etc. This basic facility will provide security, personal safety & protection from the weather and also helps patients & their escorts to ease stress apart from providing privacy & safety to them.
Dr. M Srinivas, Director, on behalf of AIIMS New Delhi and Upendra Mishra, DGM(CSR), CC on behalf of NTPC signed the agreement in the august presence of Neeraj Kapoor, GM(CSR/R&R/LA), NTPC, Senior Doctors from AIIMS, New Delhi and other staff.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, aiming to enhance healthcare infrastructure and support patient welfare.
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