Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh.

Key Highlights

Aspect	Details
Project Area	Rajgarh district (Aspirational District), Madhya Pradesh
Funding	₹86.27 lakh (by OIL)
Target	Tribal & underserved populations
Institutions Covered	CHCs & PHCs
Type	Public Sector–Government Corporation collaboration

Major Interventions

1. Healthcare Infrastructure Upgradation

• Strengthening:
  • Community Health Centres (CHCs)
  • Primary Health Centres (PHCs)

2. Medical Equipment Support

• Life-care and diagnostic equipment
• Advanced machines:
  • Ventilators
  • CPAP/BiPAP machines
  • Ultrasound (USG) machines

3. Emergency Services

• Provision of ambulances
• Improved emergency medical response time

Target Beneficiaries

• Tribal communities
• Remote and underserved populations
• Residents of Aspirational District (Rajgarh)

Significance

Area	Impact
Healthcare Access	Improved availability of quality medical services
Tribal Welfare	Focus on vulnerable and marginalized communities
Emergency Care	Faster response and better critical care
Equity	Reduces regional healthcare disparities

Public–Private Collaboration Model

• Partnership between:
  • Public Sector Enterprise (OIL)
  • Statutory Body (NSTFDC)

Importance:

• Efficient resource utilisation
• Scalable development model
• Can be replicated in other tribal regions

Alignment with National Initiatives

1. Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision

• Focus on inclusive growth and social development
• Strengthening healthcare for vulnerable populations

2. Tribal Welfare & Inclusive Development

• Supports government’s commitment to:
  • Equity
  • Social justice
  • Regional balance

About Viksit Bharat 2047

Feature	Details
Goal	Developed India by 2047
Economic Target	$30–40 trillion economy
Key Pillars	Yuva, Garib, Mahilayen, Annadata

About Key Organisations

Oil India Limited (OIL)

Feature	Details
Type	Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
Sector	Oil & Gas
Ministry	Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Role	Exploration, production, CSR initiatives

National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC)

Feature	Details
Ministry	Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Established	2001
Purpose	Economic & social development of Scheduled Tribes
Role	Provides financial assistance, skill development

Aspirational Districts Programme

Feature	Details
Launched By	NITI Aayog
Year	2018
Objective	Rapid development of backward districts
Focus Areas	Health, Education, Agriculture, Infrastructure

Healthcare Infrastructure in India

• PHC (Primary Health Centre): First contact point for rural healthcare
• CHC (Community Health Centre): Referral centre with specialist services