TSPL becomes Nikshay Mitra to 50 TB Patients in Mansa; expands healthcare outreach in Mansa
Kanwar Inder singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ November 18,2025
In line with the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), Punjab’s largest thermal power plant, has adopted 50 tuberculosis-affected patients as their Nikshay Mitra,committing to six months of sustained nutritional support. The initiative, launched at the Civil Hospital, Mansa, reinforces TSPL’s commitment to strengthening community health and supporting the Government of India’s mission to eliminate TB.
Under the nation’s flagship TB elimination programme, Nikshay Mitra is a community support initiative that encourages corporates, individuals and institutions to provide nutritional, diagnostic and treatment related support to TB patients.
Mansa currently has 520 TB patients, and the Civil Hospital has identified 50 individuals who require priority nutritional support to strengthen their recovery. TSPL, under its CSR initiative SEHAT with the slogan ‘TB Hatao, Desh Bachao’, is supporting these high-need patients with monthly nutrition kits comprising protein-rich pulses, legumes, soya-based supplements and essential cooking oil to boost calorie and protein intake. The support will continue for six consecutive months.
The distribution event was attended by Senior Medical Officer Dr. Jagjit Singh, District TB Officer Dr. Nishi Sood, Civil Surgeon Dr. Harinder Sharma, Senior DOTS-Plus Supervisor Harsimranjeet Singh and Senior Treatment Supervisor Surinder Kumar. TSPL representatives included Shyam Chaudhuri, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer; Vinay Kumar, Chief Security Officer, Vedanta Power; and Yeshmeen Mittal, Lead – CSR, TSPL.
Appreciating TSPL’s support, Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Jagjit Singh, said:
“Tuberculosis continues to be a formidable public health challenge nationally. Corporate participation remains crucial in bridging treatment and nutritional gaps, and TSPL’s contribution as a Nikshay Mitra truly amplifies our strength. Their commitment will ensure that every patient receives the nutritional care they need during recovery, helping them mend, regain health and rebuild their lives with dignity.”
TSPL will work closely with the District Health Department to monitor the health progress of all 50 patients through the six-month support period.
Commenting on the initiative, Rajinder Singh Ahuja, CEO – Power, Vedanta Limited, said, “Vedanta Power is strongly aligned with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a TB-free India. Tackling tuberculosis requires unified action by governments, healthcare institutions, corporates and communities working together. By providing six months of nutritional support to these 50 patients, we aim to improve treatment outcomes and help them return to healthier, stronger lives.”
Following the TB support initiative, TSPL continued to expand its healthcare outreach in the region by organizing a Mega Health Camp in association with the PHD Rural Development Foundation at Village Chainewala, Mansa. A team of specialists, including a general physician, gynecologist, dermatologist, and dentist, provided free medical consultations to residents. The event was attended by Chainewala Sarpanch Hardeep Singh, Sarpanch of Daliewali Nika Singh, and PHD RDF Team Lead, Anjana Kumar.
Residents received free check-ups, diagnostic tests (Blood Pressure, Haemoglobin, Sugar, Malaria, Dengue, Blood Group), and medicines, as per diagnosis. The camp witnessed an encouraging turnout, benefiting 318 patientsin the region.
Over the last five years, TSPL has been making a profound impact on the lives of more than 2,00,000 people in the region through its diverse social impact initiatives. With Project SEHAT enhancing healthcare access, Navi Disha promoting sustainable farming and curbs stubble burning, Project TARA empowering rural women through Self-Help Groups and skill training, and the Nandghar initiative providing quality early childhood education, TSPL is driving holistic community development. Together, these initiatives are fostering lasting positive change, uplifting communities, and paving the way for a healthier and more prosperous future for thousands of individuals.
About Vedanta Power:
Vedanta Group is a global leader in critical minerals, transition metals, energy, and technology, with operations in India and abroad. Its Power business is one of the largest private sector power producers with 12,000 MW of thermal power capacity and plays a pivotal role in generating and meeting the nation’s energy requirement. Vedanta Power has plants in Mansa, Punjab (Talwandi Sabo Power Limited); Singhitarai, Chhattisgarh (Vedanta Ltd. Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Plant); Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (Meenakshi Energy Limited); and Jharsuguda (Jharsuguda IPP plant), with a combined merchant power capacity of 4,780 MW, serving various discoms, utilities, and industries across the nation.
Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) is a highly advanced, supercritical 1980 MW world-class thermal power plant in Banawala, Mansa district, Punjab which supplies 100% of the electricity it generates to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd and powers 30% electricity needs of Punjab state. TSPL deploys globally benchmarked environment and safety practices making it Punjab’s greenest thermal power plant, and among the foremost zero-harm, zero-waste, zero-discharge thermal power producers in the country. The plant has been instrumental in the socio-economic development of the region since inception.For more information, visit: https://www.vedantalimited.com/eng/businesses-power.php
