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11.
What is the name of the initiative launched by Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) to provide free treatment for life-threatening diseases?
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Explanation:
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), under the Ministry of Coal, launched the ‘CHARAK’ initiative—Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal—to provide free treatment for life-threatening diseases. This initiative targets economically weaker residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts with annual family incomes below Rs. 8 lakh. CHARAK covers treatment for conditions like malignancy, TB, cardiovascular diseases, HIV, neurological disorders, and more. Free treatment is provided at NCL’s hospital or specialized empanelled hospitals nationwide. This project highlights NCL’s continued focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly in healthcare, aiming to improve the well-being of vulnerable communities.
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