Bhubaneswar: Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, has been providing healthcare accessibility to thousands of people in southern Odisha through the successful operation of Utkal Hospital at Tikiri (Osapada) in Rayagada district.
Project Aarogyam 01, Utkal Hospital, provides key medical support across Osapada, Tikiri, Kashipur, Rayagada and parts of Koraput district. In coordination with Nuapada Health Centres, the hospital treats nearly 7,500 patients every month. Another 2,500 patients receive care at the UAIL-operated First Aid Centre.
The Utkal Hospital, which has 22 beds, offers round-the-clock specialist care, supported by experienced doctors of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and General Physician.
Visiting ENT, Dental, Dermatology and Orthopaedics specialists add to the bouquet of medical services.
“Healthcare is one of the most critical pillars of sustainable community development. Through Project Aarogyam 01, Utkal Hospital is ensurin
g that quality medical services reach people living in remote regions. Our focus is to strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery by providing modern diagnostics, specialist care, and emergency services so that no individual is deprived of timely treatment due to distance or lack of facilities,” said UAIL Unite Head Rabi Mishra.
The hospital is equipped with modern medical infrastructure and advanced diagnostic facilities including CT scan, Computed X-Ray, Endoscopy, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries.
A laboratory with hormone, biochemistry, CBC, and electrolyte analysers ensures accurate diagnosis and timely clinical decision-making. A modern physiotherapy unit supports rehabilitation of patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, stroke, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, significantly improving recovery outcomes and quality of life.
Thanks to these facilities, the hospital has emerged as a dependable healthcare hub for rural and remote communities who face challenges in accessing timely and quality medical services.
To ensure wider outreach, UAIL also operates Mobile Health Units (MHUs) and a fleet comprising two Advanced Life Support ambulances, three Basic Life Support ambulances, and one hearse van, serving nearly 57,000 people in 470 villages across Rayagada, Koraput and Kalahandi districts. Villagers benefit from regular health check-ups, vaccinations, and awareness campaigns focusing on maternal health, nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.