NTPC to set up patient-attendant waiting facility at AIIMS under CSR

The 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 Shri Upendra Mishra, DGM(CSR), CC on behalf of NTPC signed the agreement in the august presence of Shri 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.