NTPC Limited, as a Nikshay Mitra under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA), has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the State Health Agency, Department of Health, Government of Manipur to provide nutritional support to 1,800 tuberculosis (TB) patients across 16 districts of the state.
The collaboration aims to improve the nutritional status, treatment adherence, and overall recovery of TB patients, supporting India’s national mission of eliminating tuberculosis. By adopting TB patients under the Nikshay Mitra programme, NTPC continues to extend its support beyond power generation by contributing meaningfully to public health outcomes.
CSR Initiative Aligned with National Health Priorities
The initiative falls under NTPC’s CSR mandate aligned with Schedule VII (i) of the Companies Act, 2013, which focuses on promoting healthcare and preventive health. It is also part of NTPC’s ongoing strategic CSR interventions in the North Eastern Region, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable community development and equitable healthcare access.
Under the programme, NTPC Bongaigaon will be responsible for implementing the project, ensuring timely delivery of nutritional kits, continuous beneficiary engagement, and effective monitoring throughout the intervention period.
MoA Signing Ceremony
The agreement was signed by Kengoo Zuringla, IAS, CEO, State Health Agency, Manipur, on behalf of the Government of Manipur. She was joined by Dr. Hemlata Thokchom, State TB Officer, and Siddhanta Salam, State Programme Coordinator, NTEP Manipur, as witnesses.
Representing NTPC were:
- Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon
- V. Jayanarayanan, Chief General Manager (HR, CSR, R&R & LA)
- P. K. Sahu, AGM (CSR)
- Amit Kumar Asthana, Head of HR, NTPC Bongaigaon
- Officials from the HR Department, NTPC Bongaigaon
Leaders Highlight Importance of the Initiative
Kengoo Zuringla lauded NTPC’s proactive efforts in strengthening community health systems and expressed confidence that the nutritional support would significantly benefit TB-affected families in the state.
V. Jayanarayanan emphasized that NTPC’s CSR initiatives are strongly aligned with national healthcare missions and reiterated the company’s dedication to supporting vulnerable communities through meaningful welfare programmes.
Arnab Maitra underscored NTPC Bongaigaon’s philosophy of “People Before Profit”, noting that the partnership marks an important milestone in contributing to India’s goal of a TB-free nation through timely community-centric interventions.
