NTPC Bongaigaon, in partnership with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), has introduced a comprehensive cancer care initiative in Kokrajhar district as part of its CSR efforts. The program aims to benefit over 42,000 individuals across multiple villages by focusing on the early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers. This will be achieved through door-to-door screenings conducted by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), public awareness campaigns, and home-based palliative care for patients.
The program was officially launched by Smt. Kabita Deka, ACS, Additional District Commissioner of Kokrajhar, and was attended by notable figures including Shri Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project at NTPC Bongaigaon, Dr. N.K. Singha, Medical Superintendent of ACCF, Shri Haragobinda Boro from the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), and Smt. Sangeeta Singh, President of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club.
This initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between NTPC Bongaigaon and ACCF on August 27, 2024, representing a major advance in enhancing healthcare services in Kokrajhar.
The program contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), reflecting NTPC Bongaigaon’s dedication to the health and well-being of its communities.
