JSW Cement Inaugurates 1500 Sq. Ft. Dialysis Centre in Malappuram
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JSW Cement inaugurates 1500 Sq. Ft. Dialysis centre in Malappuram In partnership with Kerala State Government & Kadampuzha Life Charitable Mission Malappuram, 12th January 2020: JSW Cement Ltd, India’s leading producer of Green Cement and part of the US$ 14 billion JSW Group, in association with Kerala state government and Kadampuzha Life Mission and has inaugurated a fully equipped Dialysis centre at Kadampuzha in Malappuram district in Kerala. The 1500 sq. ft. Dialysis Centre is equipped with 10 beds, 5 dialysis machines; Patient’s resting area, water treatment plant, bathrooms and other amenities. The centre was inaugurated by Mr. KT Jaleel (Hon: Minister for Higher Education, Government of Kerala). Other dignitaries present at the event were E.T. Mohammed Bashir, MP, VT Balram, MLA, A.P. Moideenkutty Master (Chairman KLM) and Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal, MLA and Mr.Jovi Joseph, General Manager- JSW Cement. A study conducted by local health bodies confirmed that many farmers and families in the Malappuram district are facing health issues especially kidney related problems. These patients have limited resources to spend on their healthcare and need urgent medical attention. Considering the plight of the local communities, many influential personalities came together from the political, business and social sectors to form a charitable trust namely ‘Kadampuzha Life Mission’. JSW Cement stepped in to contribute towards this cause by constructing the Dialysis Centre and providing necessary equipment, machines, labs, etc. On this auspicious occasion, Mr Pinarayi Vijayan , Chief Minister of Kerala, said that, “I am glad to know that the dialysis centre at Marakkara of Malappuram district constructed in public participation is ready to be operational soon. This venture taken up by the Kadampuzha life mission trust utilizing the social branding funds of JSW Cements is a great model to be replicated everywhere. Also I extend my greetings for the supplement to be published in connection with the inauguration of this dialysis Centre” Speaking on the initiative, Mr Parth Jindal, MD, JSW Cement Ltd said, “At JSW Cement, we take conscious steps to support and empower local communities. We are proud to partner with Kerala State Government & Kadampuzha Life Mission to ensure that people livening in and around Kadampuzha will be able to get quality medical support for Dialysis.” Our contributions to society are albeit like a drop in the ocean. About JSW Cement Ltd: JSW Cement Ltd is part of US$14 billion JSW Group Indian conglomerate with interests in Steel, Energy, Infrastructure, Cement, Private Equity, Furniture and Paints. JSW entered the cement market in 2 009 with a vision to ensure a sustainable future for the country. Its manufacturing units at Vijayanagar in Karnataka, Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh, Salboni in West Bengal, Jajpur in Odisha and Dolvi in Maharashtra utilize slag from Steel manufacturing units to produce Portland Slag Cement and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS). Through its innovative conversion of industrial by-product into a useful end-product. JSW Group Corporate Communications Frederick Castro Mithun Roy Mobile: +91 99206 65176 Mobile: +91 98190 00967 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] .