NTPC Ltd collaborates with Tata Memorial Centre to launch a cancer awareness and screening program in Mumbai, targeting police personnel in the Mira Bhayander Region.
MUMBAI (India CSR): As part of its CSR effort, NTPC Ltd launches a major cancer awareness and screening program in Mumbai, in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre on the eve of ‘World Tobacco Day’.
Initiative Details
The program focuses on cancer and other non-communicable diseases, promoting public health through a partnership with Tata Memorial Centre. It includes a four-month cancer screening and awareness camp in the Mira Bhayander Region, targeting around 5,000 police personnel.
Opening Ceremony
The initiative kicked off with a ceremony attended by key figures such as Madhukar Pandey, IPS, Mira Bhayander; Dr. Kailash Sharma, Dean Academic, Tata Memorial Centre; Prem Parkash, Regional Executive Director, WR-1 NTPC Ltd; and Ms. Vandana Chaturvedi, Regional Head of HR, WR-1 NTPC, alongside team members from both Tata Memorial Centre and NTPC WR-1 CSR.
Program Impact
NTPC aims to enhance health outcomes through proactive screening and awareness among police personnel, acknowledging their essential societal role.
Inaugural Activities
The first day saw over 50 police personnel screened, and concluded with the presentation of a ceremonial cheque to the Tata Memorial Hospital team, symbolizing the launch of this vital health campaign.
Key Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Launch Date | May 31, 2024 |
| Location | Mumbai, Mira Bhayander Region |
| Duration | Four months |
| Target Group | Approximately 5,000 police personnel |
| Key Partners | Tata Memorial Centre, NTPC Ltd |
| Significance of Date | Launched on the eve of ‘World Tobacco Day’ |
| Opening Ceremony Attendees | Madhukar Pandey, Dr. Kailash Sharma, Shri Prem Parkash, Ms. Vandana Chaturvedi, among others |
| First Day Achievements | Over 50 police personnel screened |
| Symbolic Activity | Presentation of a ceremonial cheque to the Tata Memorial Hospital team |
(India CSR)
