NTPC Bongaigaon has launched three boat ambulances under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to provide essential healthcare services to flood-prone riverine villages in Kokrajhar district, Assam. The ₹20 lakh initiative, implemented in partnership with the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and the Directorate of Health Services, aims to improve emergency medical response and healthcare accessibility for remote communities.
✅ NTPC Bongaigaon flagged off three boat ambulances under its CSR programme.
✅ The ₹20 lakh project will serve flood-prone riverine villages in Kokrajhar district.
✅ Boat ambulances will provide emergency care, maternal health services and primary healthcare.
✅ Initiative implemented in partnership with BTC Government and Directorate of Health Services.
New Delhi, June 29: In a significant step towards improving rural healthcare access, NTPC Bongaigaon has launched three fully equipped boat ambulances under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to provide medical services to flood-prone riverine villages in Kokrajhar district, bordering Dhubri district in Assam.
The initiative has been designed to address the persistent healthcare challenges faced by communities living in remote char (river island) areas, which often become inaccessible during annual floods and adverse weather conditions.
The boat ambulances were formally inaugurated and flagged off by Derhasat Basumatary, Executive Member for Health & Family Welfare, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and MCLA of Salakati Constituency, in the presence of Moon Moon Brahma, Executive Member for Urban Development, BTC and MCLA of Parbatjhora Constituency, Nilu Brahma, Director of Health Services, BTC, senior officials of NTPC Bongaigaon, representatives of the District Health Department, healthcare professionals and members of the local community.
₹20 Lakh CSR Initiative to Improve Healthcare Access
Implemented in collaboration with the Bodoland Territorial Council Government and the Directorate of Health Services, BTC, the project involves an investment of ₹20 lakh and aims to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for residents of Khutabagra and adjoining riverine villages.
The three specially designed boat ambulances are equipped with essential medicines, emergency medical equipment and basic healthcare facilities. Each ambulance will be staffed by trained healthcare professionals, including medical personnel and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), enabling the delivery of primary healthcare services directly to remote communities.
The floating healthcare units will also facilitate emergency patient transportation during floods when conventional road connectivity is disrupted.
Lifeline for Flood-Affected Communities
Speaking at the inauguration, Derhasat Basumatary appreciated NTPC Bongaigaon for introducing an innovative healthcare solution tailored to the needs of flood-prone regions.
He noted that the boat ambulances would significantly improve access to timely medical care, particularly for pregnant women, children, senior citizens and emergency patients, who often face difficulties reaching healthcare facilities during the monsoon season.
The initiative is expected to bridge a critical healthcare gap by ensuring uninterrupted medical assistance even during prolonged flooding.
Strengthening Public Healthcare Delivery
Addressing the gathering, Moon Moon Brahma highlighted the importance of collaboration between public institutions and corporate organizations in improving the quality of life of rural communities.
She commended NTPC Bongaigaon’s continued commitment to community development and its contribution to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Nilu Brahma, Director of Health Services, BTC, stated that the boat ambulances would function as mobile healthcare units, carrying medicines, medical equipment and trained healthcare workers to remote villages that remain isolated during floods.
He explained that the services would support routine immunisation programmes, maternal and child healthcare, treatment of common illnesses and emergency medical response, thereby strengthening the public health delivery system in inaccessible locations.
NTPC’s Commitment to Community Welfare
Officials of NTPC Bongaigaon reiterated that healthcare remains one of the company’s key CSR focus areas. They emphasized that the boat ambulance project demonstrates the company’s commitment to ensuring that geographical challenges do not deprive vulnerable communities of essential healthcare services.
The floating ambulances are expected to serve as a vital healthcare lifeline throughout the year, particularly during flood emergencies, while also supporting routine medical outreach activities.
Over the years, NTPC Bongaigaon has implemented several impactful CSR initiatives across healthcare, including cancer screening programmes, medical infrastructure development, health camps and support for healthcare institutions.
The launch of the three boat ambulances adds another significant milestone to the company’s efforts to create sustainable social impact and improve healthcare outcomes for people living in some of the most remote and disaster-prone regions of Assam.
Conclusion
NTPC Bongaigaon’s launch of three boat ambulances represents an innovative CSR initiative that combines healthcare accessibility with disaster resilience. By bringing emergency medical services directly to flood-prone riverine communities, the project will strengthen healthcare delivery, improve emergency response and enhance the quality of life for thousands of residents in the Bodoland Territorial Region.
