HPCL’s ‘Dil Without Bill’ CSR Initiative Ensuring Free Heart Surgeries For The Underprivileged in Gujarat

In an initiative towards providing quality healthcare free of cost through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is making a remarkable impact through its “Dil Without Bill” scheme. This aims to provide life-saving heart treatment for children suffering from congenital heart defects. According to data each year, over 3 lakh children are born with heart defects in India.

However, financial constraints prevent many from receiving the care and medical help they urgently need. But HPCL’s initiative is bridging this gap, ensuring that these children get the necessary treatment without any cost.

A Lifeline for Children with Heart Defects

HPCL’s “Dil Without Bill” initiative supports Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital in Ahmedabad and Rajkot. Here, the children with severe heart conditions receive free treatment. Both hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It provides surgeries, medications, and post-surgery care at zero charge. The most unique feature that sets these hospitals apart from other hospitals. There is no billing counter, ensuring that families do not have to worry about medical expenses.

Supporting Families in Need

The initiative primarily targets families with a low income, for whom the cost of medical treatment is often out of reach. Along with free medical care, families also receive free accommodation and meals during their child’s treatment, removing any additional financial burden. HPCL’s CSR has already helped over 5,500 children access life-saving heart surgeries and treatments.

Rs 3.75 Crore Budget

In the fiscal year 2024-25, HPCL has allocated ₹3.75 crore to fund 500 surgeries, each valued at ₹75,000. This significant investment ensures that more children will have access to heart surgeries and medical care, giving them the opportunity to lead healthy lives.

Promoting Equality

HPCL’s “Dil Without Bill” initiative goes beyond providing medical care. This project serves as an example of how corporate social responsibility can create a lasting, positive impact on society. The initiative has transformed the lives of vulnerable children and their families across India.