Foundation has signed MoU with HelpAge India for running six Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) and organising specialised health check-up camps in and around affected areas.
The MoU was signed in the presence of RN Misra — director (civil), Nl Sharma — director (personnel) and other officials. The MoU was signed by D Sarveswar, secretary SJVN foundation cum additional GM (CSR) and Madhu Madan, country head, HelpAge India.
Nl Sharma, who is also the chairman of SJVN foundation said the MoU is initially for three years, which can further be extended for five years.
The annual cost for each vehicle for first year will be around Rs35 lakh and the total cost for running these medical units and organising medical camps for three years will be around Rs6 crores.
He stressed that health of people around project areas is one of major concern for SJVN. Sharma emphasised that SJVN perceives welfare and developmental measures for the host communities more as a responsibility rather than obligation.
RN Misra, director (civil), emphasised that as a power producing company SJVN is using the resources of host communities and as a responsible corporate entity it's duty of SJVN to take good care of these host communities. Top officials were present on the occasion.