- The oncology vehicle was handed over in the presence of C P Joshi – Speaker Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha, Mr. Gulab Chand Katariya – Member of Legislative Assembly, and Mr. Arun Misra – CEO, Hindustan Zinc on the 60th Foundation Day of Rabindra Nath Tagore Medical Institution.
- The new oncology vehicle is well equipped with latest systems and technologies that will aid in conducting screening for Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical cancer.
Udaipur, 24th December 2022: Hindustan Zinc, has always been at the forefront of ensuring health, be it of its employees or local communities. On 60th Foundation Day of Rabindra Nath Tagore (RNT) Medical Institution, the company handed over Oncology Vehicle to the Hospital for greater good. Mr C P Joshi – Speaker Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha, Mr. Gulab Chand Katariya – Member of Legislative Assembly, Mr. Arun Misra – CEO, Hindustan Zinc, and RNT Head and Principal – Dr Lakhan Poswal were present during the ceremony.
The Oncology Vehicle inaugurated under Hindustan Zinc’s Swasthya Sewa project will add to our consistent efforts to support and strengthen the medical infrastructure for extending quality medical care to the community. The Vehicle is well equipped with the latest systems and designed for early detection of various cancers like Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical cancer, and Oral & ENT screening. The objective is to further provide access to cutting-edge therapies, treatment delivery that emphasizes value-based care, and a focus on the patient and caregiver experience.
On the occasion, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said, “Hindustan Zinc has always been committed towards ensuring welfare of the communities around. The Oncology vehicle will monitor and aid in conducting cancer screening tests by visiting different rural areas of Udaipur and nearby districts. The idea is to provide high-quality healthcare to the doorsteps of our communities. A team of highly skilled and knowledgeable doctors with extensive experience in various areas of cancer care will be utilizing this Mobile Preventive Oncology vehicle.
Hindustan Zinc has extended various healthcare facilities, such as OPDs through Mobile Health Vans, special health camps, and awareness sessions in the villages around its business locations. A total of 7 Mobile Health Vans operate across 182 villages in Rajasthan and one in Uttarakhand. Aside from MHVs, health services are also provided by company-run hospitals and homoeopathic centre. Over the course of the year, more than 2 million patients have benefited from various health initiatives and programs conducted by Hindustan Zinc.
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
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