Srinagar August 23(KNB):ELFA International today handed over an Advanced Life Support Ambulance to Primary Healthcare Centre, Kachwari, Khansahib, Budgam with financial support from NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, NTT DATA joined with ELFA International to support its mission of addressing the healthcare needs of the people in Jammu & Kashmir by enabling first-line treatment and safe transportation of patients from far flung areas.
The ceremony was graced by Honorable Justice Ali Mohammad Magray, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Malik, Principal District & Sessions Judge/Chairman DLSA Budgam, Mr. M. K. Sharma, Member Secretary JKLSA, Mr. Malik Shabir, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam, Mr. Syed Fakruddin Hamid (IAS), District Development Commissioner, Budgam Mr. Tahir Saleem Khan-JKPS, SSP Budgam, Mr. Abdul Baari, Joint Registrar, High Court, Ms. Fozia Paul, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Budgam, Dr Lahoot Hassan Khan I/C CMOS, Budgam, Dr. Arshad Qadri, BMO, Khansahib, Dr. Sadaf Shah, Communications Senior Analyst, Corporate Social Responsibility NTT Data Services, Mr. Mir Iftikhar Ahmad, , Sr. Vice-President, ELFA International, Mr. Mehran Khan, CEO, ELFA International and senior team member of ELFA International.
Honorable Justice Ali Mohammad Magray, speaking at the occasion said that ELFA International is doing a commendable job in Jammu & Kashmir, “I thank ELFA International and its partner NTT DATA to donate an Advanced Life Support Ambulance to primary healthcare center Khansahib, Budgam, the entire district will be benefited by this service”, he congratulated the entire team of ELFA International and its partners for doing a wonderful job. He also invited the team members from NTT DATA to visit district Budgam to take forward the partnership with ELFA International. All other dignitaries present at the occasion also appreciated the work of ELFA International
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ankur Dasgupta, Vice President, Global CSR & India Marketing, NTT DATA Service said, “We believe healthcare should be accessible to everyone—where they need it and when they need it. We are inspired by ELFA International’s mission to address these needs of people in the remote areas of Jammu &Kashmir and are proud to support their vision by providing an Advanced Life Support Ambulance to Primary Healthcare Center in Kachwari, Khansahib, Budgam.It is a small step, but we feel the ambulance will serve the local community well.”
Adding to this, Ms. Uzma Bashir, President ELFA International said “We are delighted to join hands with a global leader like NTT DATA in our mission to improve the healthcare facilities across Jammu & Kashmir. Today, as we donate an Advanced Life Support Ambulance to Government Primary Healthcare Centre in Kachwari, Khansahib, Budgam, we are happy that many lives will benefit from this.”
About ELFA International:
ELFA International is working to bring positive changes in the lives of youth, women, children and other vulnerable groups by promoting access to Quality Inclusive Education, Livelihood & Income Generating Opportunities, Social and Economic Dignity.
Working alongside youth, women, children and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their Economic and Social Dignity and their fundamental rights. ELFA International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as an independent association believing in partnering with like-minded people and organizations/donors that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, digital & IT modernization, and managed services. NTT DATA enables them, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries around the globe.Visit us at nttdata.com.(KNB)