‘CHARAK’ Scheme

Recently, Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, Singrauli based Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has started ‘CHARAK’-  scheme. 

Overview of ‘CHARAK’ Scheme

• It is an innovative health-centric Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
• Purpose: To provide free treatment for life-threatening diseases to patients from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the Singrauli region.

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Key Features of the Scheme

• Free Treatment Facilities:
  • Treatment is provided at NCL’s hospital (NSC) or empanelled specialized hospitals across India.
  • Covers various life-threatening diseases for eligible patients.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Residents of Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) districts.
  • Annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh from all sources.
• Diseases Covered:
  • Cancer (Malignancy)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) and related complications
  • HIV-related complications
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Organ transplants
  • Severe burns causing permanent disability

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