स्वास्थ्य

OIL Sparsha

The Sparsha project was established in the early 1980s with the goal of offering mobile medical care through a team of in-house doctors and healthcare professionals in remote areas of Dibrugarh district. Over time, the project was expanded to cover additional regions around OIL's operational areas in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo districts of Assam and Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project offers a range of services such as the diagnosis and treatment of noncommunicable, chronic, and common diseases, lab tests, and free medicine provision, as well as counseling and awareness campaigns on lifestyle diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the OIL Sparsha team provided continuous healthcare services and counseling to people in areas with limited access to basic medical care. In FY 2021-22, the project conducted a total of 2016 mobile health camps, which benefited 146,249 patients.

OIL Arogya

The OIL Arogya project was initiated in the year 2012-13. The objective of the project is to lower the rates of infant mortality and maternal mortality while focusing on maternal and child health, immunization, promoting nutrition, water, and sanitation. The project implements need-based actions to continuously improve health indicators and health-seeking behaviors. It is implemented in the Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts of Assam and includes pre- and post-natal health check-ups, clinical tests, and programs to raise awareness about maternal health, childcare, and the benefits of institutional delivery. Another key aspect of the project is to create a strong network of Saathiya Clubs, made up of pregnant women, ASHA workers, OIL Arogya CHWs, government healthcare providers, and other service providers, to support maternal and child health.

OIL Shakti

The goal of the "OIL Shakti" project is to eliminate the negative connotations surrounding menstrual health and hygiene, as these often result in harmful practices that impact both maternal and infant mortality rates. This community-based initiative is led by rural women and focuses on producing, distributing, and raising awareness about sanitary napkins. It's a comprehensive clusterbased solution that not only addresses health but also supports the livelihoods of the women involved in production, awareness, and distribution. In the fiscal year 2021-2022, 7,490 packs (each containing 8 pieces) of sanitary napkins were distributed in the areas where OIL operates.

Other Health Initiatives

Apart from the above-mentioned flagship programs, the company undertook several other health initiatives to augment healthcare infrastructure and improve access to healthcare services. One of the major initiatives was the installation and commissioning of PSA Oxygen Plants at 9 hospitals across the country.

These include

1. Joint District Hospital, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh
2. M.C Singh District Hospital, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh
3. Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar
4. Nalanda Medical College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar
5. Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College & Hospital, Gaya, Bihar
6. JanNayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital, Madhepura, Bihar
7. Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri (Nalanda), Bihar viii. Dedicated Covid Hospital, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
8. Police Referral Hospital, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland

The total Oxygen producing capacity of these plants are 17,150 Liters per Minute (LPM). Further, 3 nos. of Oxygen boosters for refilling of oxygen cylinders were also installed and commissioned at District Hospital, Changlang, District Hospital, Namsai and TRIHMS, Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh. In addition, the company also contributed towards setting up of temporary COVID care facilities including the mega COVID care centre setup by DRDO at Sarjusai Stadium in Guwahati. Company also donated ambulance to meet emergency healthcare requirement. Awareness programs on COVID were conducted by the company. Essential supplies and COVID care kits were also distributed to the vulnerable sections in and around operational areas of the company.

The company donated INR 65 Crore to the PM CARES Fund to assist the government in handling emergencies like COVID-19 and providing aid to affected individuals nationwide. In the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2019-20, OIL gave INR 25 Crore and INR 13 Crore respectively to the PM CARES Fund.