Raniganj, November 30, 2025: India Power Corporation Limited (IPCL), the power distribution company serving the Asansol–Raniganj industrial belt, organised its third medical camp of 2025 on Sunday under its flagship CSR initiative ‘Swastha Samriddhi’. The camp, held at Bholanath Primary School, Bogra where free consultations, medicines, BP and Sugar Test and ECG screenings to more than 150 patients.
India Power conducts at least four such medical camps every year in collaboration with its Kolkata-based NGO partner, Hindol Welfare Society. With winter setting in—and respiratory ailments expected to rise—the company expanded the scope of medical services offered at this camp.
A strengthened team of doctors from leading hospitals in Asansol and Kolkata attended the camp, covering a wide range of specialities. The team included orthopedic surgeons, gynecologists, pediatricians, medicine specialists, cardiologists, and a pulmonologist, ensuring that beneficiaries received comprehensive healthcare support. The visiting physicians included:
- Dr. Abhijit J. Basu (Orthopedic Surgeon)
- Dr. Munmun Basu (Gynecologist)
- Dr. Kaustav Mukherjee (Pediatrician)
- Dr. Sadhan Roy (Orthopedic)
- Dr. Gaurav Roy (General Medicine)
- Dr. Mukesh Kr. Tatwa (Pulmonologist)
- Dr. Saurabh Kamilya (General Medicine)
- Dr. Kobita Mukherjee (Cardiologist)
They were supported by paramedical teams and ECG technicians, enabling on-the-spot diagnosis and treatment.
Highlighting the importance of strengthening healthcare outreach during winter months, Mr. Somesh Dasgupta, Whole-time Director of India Power, said:
“At India Power, we believe in constantly evolving our CSR initiatives so that more beneficiaries receive impactful and timely support. Winters bring an increase in cold-related and respiratory issues, so we included a pulmonologist this time. Our aim is to provide comprehensive healthcare services to people who usually have limited access to specialised care.”
Over the years, the Swastha Samriddhi programme has benefited more than 3,000 people, becoming a trusted healthcare support system for underprivileged communities in the region. With the inclusion of additional medical disciplines in this camp, India Power ensured that more individuals could detect health issues early and access essential medical guidance.
Company officials confirmed that the next medical camp under Swastha Samriddhi will be held early next year as part of its continued commitment to community health and welfare.
