Jindal Foundation Distributes Mosquito Nets to Protect Vulnerable Families in Rural Anugola
By Payal Banerjee
Anugola, Nov. 4: In a concerted effort to strengthen preventive healthcare and combat mosquito-borne diseases, Jindal Foundation, in collaboration with the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), distributed mosquito nets among vulnerable families in Nagira village under Pallahara block of Anugola district.
The initiative aims to protect vulnerable households against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases while promoting awareness about preventive healthcare and healthy living practices.
The programme was attended by Pallahara MLA Ashok Mohanty; Dr Purnima Udgata, ADPHO (Vector-Borne Diseases); Rabi Narayan Patel, Sub-Collector, Pallahara; Nishan Mishra, BDO, Pallahara; Lingaraj Das, MP’s nominee; Tanmaya Kumar Sahoo, senior advocate and MLA’s nominee; Bidusmita Sahoo, Deputy Collector; Sobhita Kumar Bishi, SDI and PRD; Ashis Kumar Samal; and Jhilli Khatua, AGM–CSR, Jindal Foundation. Representatives of the health department, local administration and community stakeholders were also present.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Ashok Mohanty underscored the importance of preventive healthcare, public awareness and active community participation in controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases. Appreciating Jindal Foundation’s initiative, he said such interventions provide essential support to vulnerable families and called for collective efforts to build a healthier and disease-free community through improved hygiene and preventive practices.
Sub-Collector Rabi Narayan Patel also appreciated the Foundation’s contribution, stressing the importance of coordination between government agencies, healthcare institutions and corporate social responsibility initiatives to improve public health and ensure sustainable community development.
As part of the programme, the health department organised an awareness session through the ADPHO (Vector-Borne Diseases) to educate villagers about the correct use of mosquito nets and other preventive measures against vector-borne diseases.
The initiative reflects Jindal Foundation’s commitment to supporting government-led public health interventions and improving the quality of life of vulnerable communities through grassroots-level healthcare initiatives.
