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BERHAMPUR, APRIL 15, 2026

In a significant push to bridge critical healthcare gaps in remote regions, the Mobile Health Dispensaries (MHDs) of TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) are bringing essential medical services to the doorsteps of tribal communities across Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, and Rayagada districts. By reaching some of the most inaccessible terrains, the initiative is transforming healthcare access for thousands of vulnerable families, making quality medical care a tangible reality.

Staffed by a dedicated team of an MBBS doctor, nurse, pharmacist, and community mobiliser, the MHDs provide free consultations, medicines, and doorstep medical camps. The programme has already made a substantial impact, serving 3,23,675 beneficiaries across the four districts—underscoring both its scale and effectiveness in addressing rural healthcare needs.

The outreach has been particularly strong in deeply tribal pockets, with 1,01,777 beneficiaries in Koraput, 1,06,155 in Malkangiri, 53,157 in Rayagada, and 62,586 in Kandhamal —  reflecting sustained community trust and engagement.

Strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery, the initiative has conducted 1,213 health check-up camps, 843 awareness sessions, and 67 special health camps, focusing on preventive care, early diagnosis, and behavioural awareness related to hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition.

A key highlight of the programme has been the organisation of six Mega Health Camps across remote locations, including Tallu and Chikima in Koraput, Badadural and Mudulipoda in the Bonda Khati region of Malkangiri, Srirampur in Kandhamal, and G. Dephaguda in Rayagada.

These Mega Health Camps have collectively benefited 5,197 individuals, including 1,437 in Koraput, 1,316 in Malkangiri, 1,750 in Kandhamal, and 694 in Rayagada — further expanding the initiative’s reach in underserved areas.

The camps offer a comprehensive range of services, including general physician consultations, dental and eye check-ups, maternal and elderly care, and screening for common ailments. Beneficiaries also receive free medicines, while on-the-spot diagnostic services — such as basic blood tests and health screenings — are provided through a Lab-on-Wheels facility, particularly in Koraput, enabling early detection and timely intervention.

Special emphasis is placed on senior citizen care, along with awareness campaigns on nutrition, hygiene, communicable diseases, and preventive healthcare — empowering communities to improve long-term health outcomes.

Speaking on the initiative, Amit Garg, CEO, TPSODL, said, “Through our Mobile Health Dispensaries, we are committed to reaching the unreached and serving communities in the most remote tribal areas. The impact we are witnessing reflects our continuous effort to build healthier, more resilient communities through accessible and preventive healthcare.”

The Mobile Health Dispensary programme stands as a testament to TPSODL’s commitment to inclusive development, highlighting the collaborative efforts of healthcare professionals, field teams, and local stakeholders in creating a lasting impact across Odisha’s tribal belt.