Ranchi : Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), a Mini-Ratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLL Lifecare Limited to establish an AMRIT Pharmacy at CMPDIL’s headquarters in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The initiative aims to improve access to affordable medicines and healthcare products for employees, their dependents and the general public.
The proposed pharmacy will operate within the CMPDIL premises and supply medicines, surgical items, implants and other healthcare-related products. The initiative is expected to make essential medical supplies more accessible and support efforts to reduce the financial burden of healthcare expenses on beneficiaries.
MoU Signed by Senior Officials of Both Organisations
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Shri Sanjay Kadambar, General Manager (Human Resources), CMPDIL, and Shri Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Deputy General Manager and Regional Manager (Retail Business), HLL Lifecare Limited.
The signing ceremony was attended by Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), CMPDIL, along with other dignitaries and officials.
Under the agreement, HLL Lifecare Limited will be associated with the establishment, operation and maintenance of the AMRIT Pharmacy at CMPDIL headquarters.
AMRIT Pharmacy to Provide Affordable Medicines and Healthcare Products
The proposed pharmacy will provide a range of healthcare products, including:
- Medicines: Essential pharmaceutical products for routine and other healthcare needs.
- Surgical items: Medical and surgical supplies required for treatment and healthcare services.
- Implants: Relevant medical implants and associated products.
- Other healthcare products: Additional medical supplies related to patient care and treatment.
By making these products available within the CMPDIL premises, the initiative is intended to improve convenience for employees and their families while extending access to affordable healthcare products to members of the public.
The AMRIT Pharmacy is expected to serve as an accessible point for obtaining essential medicines and other medical supplies, subject to the products and services made available through the facility.
Focus on Employee Welfare and Social Responsibility
The MoU reflects CMPDIL’s continued focus on employee welfare and its commitment to initiatives that can benefit the wider community.
Access to affordable medicines is an important component of healthcare, particularly for families managing recurring medical expenses and long-term treatment requirements. The establishment of the pharmacy within the organisation’s headquarters is intended to make essential healthcare products more convenient to obtain.
The initiative also reflects cooperation between public sector organisations to strengthen healthcare access through institutional partnerships.
Role of CMPDIL and HLL Lifecare Limited
CMPDIL, headquartered in Ranchi, is a Mini-Ratna company and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. It provides mine planning, design, exploration and consultancy services to support the mining sector.
HLL Lifecare Limited is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with activities in healthcare products and services.
Through this partnership, the two organisations aim to establish and maintain an AMRIT Pharmacy that can support the healthcare needs of CMPDIL employees, their dependents and the general public.
A Step Towards Better Healthcare Accessibility
The signing of the MoU marks an important step in CMPDIL’s efforts to strengthen employee-oriented welfare facilities while contributing to broader community well-being.
Once operational, the AMRIT Pharmacy at CMPDIL headquarters is expected to provide a convenient avenue for accessing medicines, surgical supplies, implants and other healthcare products at affordable prices.
The initiative underscores the importance of public sector collaboration in promoting accessible healthcare and advancing employee welfare and social responsibility.
