Mumbai, 09 January 2025: In a transformative step towards rural empowerment, NMDC Ltd, India’s largest iron ore producer, has provided ten fully equipped Medical Mobile Vans and laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Sports Complex in Sandur Taluk, Karnataka. Ms. Annapurna, MLA, Sandur Taluk, and Shri S. B. Singh, Head of Project, NMDC, flagged off the Medical Mobile Vans and jointly laid the foundation stone for the Sports Complex alongside the District Forest Officer of Bellary District.
NMDC has invested ₹7 crores to provide ten mobile medical vans for 2 years period in partnership with District Authorities, ensuring seamless healthcare access to the rural population across 97 villages in Sandur Taluka. Each mobile medical van, equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and staffed by a team of trained professionals, including a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, and lab technician, will bring critical healthcare services directly to residents’ doorstep, eliminating the need for arduous travel to the district headquarters hospital in Bellary.
The vans are equipped to conduct vital diagnostic tests such as those for pregnancy, typhoid, diabetes, haemoglobin levels, and more. Emergency provisions like oxygen cylinders further enhance their utility. These medical vans will visit all 97 villages in the region on a weekly rotation, ensuring timely medical attention at the doorstep of the residents. This initiative is set to significantly reduce the burden of healthcare access in the region, meeting immediate medical needs efficiently and fostering a healthier, more resilient community.
In addition to healthcare, to nurture young talents and promote fitness in the region, NMDC is investing ₹2 crores in building a modern Sports Complex in Sandur town. This facility will feature amenities like a badminton court, table tennis area, gym, and other professional-grade infrastructure to cater to local youth and sports enthusiasts. This initiative not only promises to ignite aspirations for professional sports careers but also aims to cultivate a culture of health and physical activity in the region. This cutting-edge sports complex will be open to access by the local population.
These initiatives, funded under NMDC’s CSR Fund underscore the organization’s holistic approach to community upliftment in the areas it operates. By bridging gaps in essential healthcare services and fostering avenues for sports excellence, NMDC is shaping a future where people of Sandur Taluk can thrive with improved well-being and greater opportunities.
Speaking on the initiative, Shri Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Addl. Charge), NMDC said, “Our mission at NMDC extends beyond mining; it is about enriching lives. The launch of these Medical Mobile Vans and the laying off foundation of the Sports Complex reaffirm our commitment to the people of Donimalai region. We at NMDC believe that healthcare and sports are fundamental to the development of a vibrant and resilient community and we are proud to play a role in building a healthier, stronger, and more aspirational future for the people in Bellary-Hospet region.”
Through these landmark initiatives, NMDC is not just addressing immediate community needs but is also investing in the long-term development of Donimalai region, empowering its people and nurturing aspirations for a brighter tomorrow