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Coal India’s Thalassemia Scheme Hits Milestone, Minister Seeks Expansion
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Coal India’s Thalassemia Scheme Hits Milestone, Minister Seeks Expansion

On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day 2025, Coal India (CIL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, commemorated the remarkable success of its flagship CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), at a special event held at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi. The scheme, which supports free bone marrow transplants for children suffering from thalassemia and aplastic anemia, has emerged as a life-transforming initiative for hundreds of families across the country.

Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, was the Guest of Honour. The event was also attended by Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal; senior officials from the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; PM Prasad, Chairman, Coal India; CMDs and Directors of Coal PSUs, medical professionals, representatives of partner hospitals, NGOs and beneficiary children and their families.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Coal, G Kishan Reddy, lauded the life-changing impact of the scheme and announced an ambitious future goal "One State, One Hospital" for Bone Marrow Transplant under the TBSY, to further expand its reach and accessibility. Describing it as a beacon of hope for countless families across the Nation, he commended Coal India for not only fulfilling its corporate social responsibility with dedication but also for demonstrating a compassionate approach towards addressing a critical public health challenge. So far, over 700 children have received life-saving transplants under TBSY. Most of these children are now leading healthy and normal lives. The scheme has also relieved families of substantial medical expenses. He further stated that an online portal developed by CIL ensures real-time application and monitoring, while awareness campaigns, including pamphlets, posters, and short films, have extended the reach of the scheme to rural areas. He highlighted the scheme’s growth and scalability, which began with four hospitals and now includes 17 empanelled premier healthcare institutions

Reddy urged all the stakeholders including healthcare institutions, policymakers, and civil society to adopt a patient-centric approach in the on-going fight against thalassemia. Emphasizing that prevention is as vital as cure, he called for increased awareness, early screening, and genetic counselling to reduce the incidence of thalassemia in future generations.

He reiterated the Government’s commitment to making India thalassemia-free, and expressed confidence that with collaborative efforts, this goal will be achieved. Every development must be inclusive, humane, and sustainable. Initiatives like TBSY show what can be achieved when corporate social responsibility aligns with national goals.

On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day 2025, Coal India (CIL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, commemorated the remarkable success of its flagship CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), at a special event held at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi. The scheme, which supports free bone marrow transplants for children suffering from thalassemia and aplastic anemia, has emerged as a life-transforming initiative for hundreds of families across the country. Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, was the Guest of Honour. The event was also attended by Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal; senior officials from the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; PM Prasad, Chairman, Coal India; CMDs and Directors of Coal PSUs, medical professionals, representatives of partner hospitals, NGOs and beneficiary children and their families. Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Coal, G Kishan Reddy, lauded the life-changing impact of the scheme and announced an ambitious future goal One State, One Hospital for Bone Marrow Transplant under the TBSY, to further expand its reach and accessibility. Describing it as a beacon of hope for countless families across the Nation, he commended Coal India for not only fulfilling its corporate social responsibility with dedication but also for demonstrating a compassionate approach towards addressing a critical public health challenge. So far, over 700 children have received life-saving transplants under TBSY. Most of these children are now leading healthy and normal lives. The scheme has also relieved families of substantial medical expenses. He further stated that an online portal developed by CIL ensures real-time application and monitoring, while awareness campaigns, including pamphlets, posters, and short films, have extended the reach of the scheme to rural areas. He highlighted the scheme’s growth and scalability, which began with four hospitals and now includes 17 empanelled premier healthcare institutions Reddy urged all the stakeholders including healthcare institutions, policymakers, and civil society to adopt a patient-centric approach in the on-going fight against thalassemia. Emphasizing that prevention is as vital as cure, he called for increased awareness, early screening, and genetic counselling to reduce the incidence of thalassemia in future generations. He reiterated the Government’s commitment to making India thalassemia-free, and expressed confidence that with collaborative efforts, this goal will be achieved. Every development must be inclusive, humane, and sustainable. Initiatives like TBSY show what can be achieved when corporate social responsibility aligns with national goals.

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