Dalmia Bharat Foundation Relaunches Mobile Medical Unit in Tangi to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
Bhubaneswar, January 13, 2026:Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), in partnership with Wockhardt Foundation,has relaunched itsMobile Medical Unit (MMU) at Dalmia Cement – Kapilas Cement Manufacturing Works (KCW) plant in Tangi, Cuttack, to provide essential primary and preventive healthcare services to communities in the plant’s periphery.Operational since 2014, the MMU reached over 1800 patients monthly until 2024, making its reinstatement a strong community need.The MMU will be staffed with a qualified medical team comprising a doctor, nurse and pharmacist, offering basic diagnostics, consultations and treatment services. It will also facilitate referrals to larger health centresfor critical cases and conduct regular health awareness sessions, with a focus on seasonal illnesses and tuberculosis awareness. The initiative aims to directly address the lack of easy access to healthcare in remote and underserved areas surrounding the unit.
Present on the occasion were Sri Pankaj Gupta, Unit Head, KCW, Sri Sudhir Ranjan Mohanty, Head HR, KCW and Sri Gulzarilal Biswas, State Head from Wockhardt Foundation, along with DBF team, sarpanch and panchayat representatives, and plant officials
Commenting on the relaunchSri Pankaj Gupta, Unit Head, KCW said,“Access to timely and basic healthcare continues to be a challenge in many rural pockets. The relaunch of the Mobile Medical Unit at Kapilas reflects our sustained commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare reaches communities at their doorstep. The strong demand from the local community following its pause reaffirmed the impact it has created over the years. We are pleased to continue this meaningful collaboration with Wockhardt Foundation and remain focused on strengthening healthcare delivery where it is needed most.”
The relaunch of the MMU at Kapilas is part of Dalmia Bharat Foundation’s sustained efforts to strengthen community healthcare ecosystems across its operational locations. Through long-term partnerships and consistent on-ground interventions, DBF continues to focus on improving access to essential services and enabling healthier, more resilient communities in rural and underserved regions.
