Oil India launches free healthcare services in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

State-run Oil India Ltd on Tuesday launched free primary healthcare services through mobile medical vans for underprivileged communities in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. initiative, taken by central public sector undertakings through its corporate social responsibility, will benefit people living in operational areas of company in two states of rth-east region, Union Minister Rameswar Teli said after flagging off seven mobile medical vans here.

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"Considering availability of doctors in rural and tea garden areas, project will provide benefits to people to a great extent," said union minister of state for food processing industries. oil-exploration major has partnered with an NGO, Piramal Swasthya, for implementation of 'Sparsha' project for next four years, an official said.

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"Oil India Limited is extending mobile dispensary services in remote parts of its operational areas of Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Charaideo districts of Assam and Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, where medical services are t readily accessible," said company's Executive Director.

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