Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 28: In view of the Coronavirus pandemic, NHPC Limited has earmarked Rs 4.5 crore to fight the pandemic in the country.
This was decided in a meeting chaired by A.K Singh, CMD, NHPC which was attended by Director (Projects) Ratish Kumar, Director (Personnel) N.K Jain, Director (Finance) M.K Mittal, Director (Technical) Janardan Choudhary and heads of Power Stations, Projects and Regional Offices of NHPC through video conferencing.
Management of NHPC stated that “NHPC stands in steadfast support of the nation and the Government of India in this moment of crisis. We will also help the local people near our Power Stations/Projects by providing all possible support.” NHPC operates power stations/projects in remote and inaccessible areas across the country.
A handout of NHPC stated that a total of Rs 4.5 crore (including Rs 1.36 crore contribution by employees) has been envisaged for carrying various activities in making all efforts to help people in the vicinity of NHPC Power Stations/Projects to fight COVID-19.
NHPC has developed 40 bedded quarantine centre with attached bathroom managed with government authorities at Reasi in J&K, 17 bedded quarantine centre at Dulhasti Power Station, in Kishtwar and 10 bedded quarantine centre with attached bathroom and required accessories at Uri-I Power station in Baramulla.
NHPC handout also stated that all efforts are being made to develop at least some quarantine rooms and beds at each location.
NHPC hospitals/dispensaries have been instructed to provide 24 hrs OPD services to all. Distribution of Rice, Flour, biscuit, soap, sanitizer, liquid hand wash, gloves, mask etc has already started under CSR-SD from some of NHPC locations from March 25.
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