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Press release

16 Jun 2023

Kochi : In a significant effort to address the prevailing issue of anaemia among women

of reproductive age, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has launched a

groundbreaking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project called 'Swasthya’

through HLL Management Academy (HMA) a educational and social development

initiative of HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), the Miniratna CPSU under the Ministry of Health

and Family Welfare, Government of India. The initiative was inaugurated on 11 June

2023 by Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, Shri. Loknath Behera at JLN

Stadium Metro Station as part of KMRL’s 6 th anniversary celebration.

As part of the initiative, Anaemia detection desks is being set up in Metro stations

namely, Aluva, Edapally, JLN Stadium, Ernakulam South in Kochi. The detection desk

helps women passengers to undergo quick and convenient anaemia screening. This

proactive approach aims to identify cases of anaemia at an early stage and provide

timely intervention and support to those affected.

'Swasthya' also aims to raise awareness about anaemia, its causes, and the

significance of proper nutrition among women, especially in reproductive age.

Benefiting about 10000 beneficiaries in Ernakulam district alone, 'Swasthya' had already

covered more than 1000 beneficiaries. HMA's expertise in Social development initiatives

have helped in the successful implementation of this women empowering 'Swasthya

project'

Photo Caption : Shri. Loknath Behera, Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd,

launching IOCL- HMA Swasthya programme.