IDBI Bank Strengthens Healthcare Infrastructure at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Through Strategic CSR Initiative

By Vinay Mishra Delhi:  Date 26/08/25, IDBI Bank, reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and healthcare advancement, today formally handed over  medical equipment to Safdarjung Hospital under its comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The contribution includes two advanced ECG machines with  trolleys for the Emergency Medicine Department and a sophisticated fume extractor for the Pathology Department.

The equipment handover ceremony was attended by senior hospital administration, IDBI Bank officials, and healthcare professionals, marking a significant step toward enhancing the hospital's diagnostic capabilities and safety standards.

Two state-of-the-art ECG machines with  trolleys would enhance cardiac monitoring capabilities for emergency patient care and also improve response time for critical cardiac assessments.

Advanced fume extractor  is an essential laboratory safety device designed to capture and remove hazardous formaldehyde vapors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Prolonged exposure to such fumes can cause irritation, respiratory problems, and even cancer, making protection critical for lab personnel.

Dr. Sandeep Bansal, Director, Safdarjung Hospital, expressed his appreciation for the contribution: "This generous contribution from IDBI Bank represents a significant advancement in our healthcare delivery capabilities. The ECG machines will be instrumental in our Emergency Medicine Department, enabling our medical team to provide faster and more accurate cardiac assessments during critical moments. The fume extractor for our Pathology Department will create a safer working environment for our laboratory staff, ensuring they can continue their vital work in optimal conditions. Such partnerships between corporate entities and public healthcare institutions are essential for strengthening our healthcare infrastructure and ultimately saving more lives. We are deeply grateful to IDBI Bank for their vision and commitment to public health."

Shashank Dixit, Zonal Head, IDBI Bank, highlighted the bank's CSR philosophy: "At IDBI Bank, we believe that corporate success must be measured not just by financial performance, but by our contribution to society's well-being. Healthcare remains one of our priority areas under our CSR framework, and this contribution to Safdarjung Hospital aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting public healthcare infrastructure. This initiative reflects our long-term vision of creating sustainable impact in communities we serve, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Safdarjung Hospital to further strengthen healthcare delivery in the region."

The programme was attended was Medical Superintendent Dr Charu Bamba, Principal VMMC Prof Geetika Khanna, all Additional MS, HODs, CSR Committee members, Manish Pathak GM Regional Head & Shruti Sharma Branch Manager Green Park.