South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has made a significant contribution to healthcare accessibility by becoming the first coal company in India to establish four AMRIT pharmacies. The latest pharmacy was inaugurated on October 16, 2024, in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. This expansion underscores SECL’s commitment to providing affordable and reliable medicines to its employees and the nearby community.
The AMRIT pharmacies are part of a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aimed at offering generic and branded medicines, surgical consumables, and implants at significantly reduced prices. This initiative was established in 2015 to ensure that essential healthcare products are accessible to the public, especially targeting underserved populations including those in rural and tribal areas.
In conclusion, SECL’s initiative to open four AMRIT pharmacies represents a significant step in fostering healthcare accessibility in India, particularly in coal mining areas. This effort not only enhances the availability of essential medicines but also aligns with the government’s broader objectives of improving public health access across the nation.