Coal India subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved a significant milestone with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut,’ becoming the first and only CSR scheme of any coal PSU under the Ministry of Coal to be listed on the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) portal of the Government of India.
This achievement reflects SECL’s commitment to enhancing educational accessibility through transparent and efficient delivery mechanisms.
The DBT initiative, launched by the Government of India, aims to reform the delivery of benefits and subsidies by directly transferring funds to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, minimizing leakages, and ensuring effective utilization of resources. At present, the DBT portal features approximately 325 schemes from 55 ministries, covering diverse sectors such as health, education, agriculture, and social welfare.
Started in 2023, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’ is a flagship educational initiative under SECL’s CSR programs, designed to provide free medical coaching to 40 students preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
The scheme aims to support meritorious and underprivileged students from the coal belt regions of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, equipping them with the necessary resources and guidance to pursue careers in the medical field.
In the first batch of the program, 39 out of 40 students successfully qualified for NEET 2024. Among them, 11 students secured admission in MBBS course, 2 gained admission in BDS, 2 were admitted to BAMS, 2 got admission in BPTH and 2 were selected for Veterinary courses in Government Colleges across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
With its inclusion in the DBT portal, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’ is set to ensure greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, allowing eligible students to avail themselves of coaching support with ease. This development aligns with SECL’s ongoing efforts to enhance its social impact while reinforcing its commitment to the educational aspirations of youth in and around its operational areas.
