NMDC Project Hospital Kirandul Wins Best Smart Hospital Award 2026

New Delhi, May 17, 2026: State-owned mining major NMDC Limited, a CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, has been recognised for excellence in healthcare after its NMDC Project Hospital in Kirandul won the Best Smart Hospital of the Year 2026 award in the Tier 2 / Tier 3 Cities category.

The recognition highlights the hospital’s growing role in improving healthcare delivery in remote and underserved regions of the Bastar district.

Strengthening Healthcare in Bastar

Located in Kirandul, the NMDC Project Hospital has been instrumental in expanding healthcare access in remote tribal areas of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The hospital provides advanced and inclusive medical services to employees, families, and surrounding communities.

The award acknowledges the hospital’s continued efforts in:

Delivering modern and technology-enabled healthcare
Providing inclusive medical services in remote regions
Supporting community health in underserved areas

Focus on Smart Healthcare Infrastructure

The Best Smart Hospital of the Year 2026 recognition in the Tier 2 / Tier 3 Cities category underscores NMDC’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure beyond metro cities.

The NMDC Project Hospital has been working to integrate advanced medical facilities and digital healthcare practices to ensure better diagnosis, treatment, and patient care for residents in and around Bastar.

Community Impact and Inclusive Medical Services

Through its healthcare initiatives, NMDC continues to support the wellbeing of local communities by:

Expanding access to modern treatment facilities
Enhancing preventive and primary healthcare services
Improving healthcare accessibility in remote tribal regions

The recognition further reinforces NMDC’s broader commitment to social responsibility and community development alongside its core mining operations.