As part of corporate social responsibility (CSR), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Uri has paid Rs 8.32 crore to the district administration here for purchase of medical equipment.
An official said the contribution was specially meant to purchasemedical equipment like ventilators and other items which can help combatCOVID19 pandemic in the district.
“The specialized medical equipment like ventilators andother equipment will immensely helpful in saving precious lives amid theCOVID19 pandemic,” said deputy commissioner Baramulla, GN Itoo.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed betweendeputy commissioner and General Manager, Uri NHPC power station, Umar Khalid,in connection with the fund released by the Corporation.
The DC, while lauding the efforts of NHPC, said at a timewhen entire country was facing COVID19 pandemic, the funds would be of greathelp in purchasing some important medical equipment.