Dalmia Bharat Foundation, Lal PathLabs Foundation Launch DIKSHa Academy for Healthcare Skilling

New Delhi, March 30, 2026: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, has partnered with Lal PathLabs Foundation, the CSR arm of Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd, to launch “DIKSHa – LPL Academy for Laboratory Medicine,” aimed at strengthening healthcare skilling and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for youth.

Under the initiative, skill training centres will be established in Belgaum, Karnataka, and Ranchi, Jharkhand. These centres will offer specialised training in phlebotomy, with a combined annual capacity to train 350 youth in industry-relevant skills aligned with the growing diagnostics sector.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations, including Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation, and Rajesh Singh, Head – CSR, Lal PathLabs Foundation.

The programme aims to address the rising demand for trained phlebotomists across hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, driven by the expansion of healthcare services and increased reliance on diagnostic testing and home sample collection.

Speaking on the occasion, Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation, said, “Healthcare skilling plays a critical role in building a future-ready workforce while strengthening access to quality healthcare services. Our partnership with Lal PathLabs Foundation reflects a shared commitment to strengthening skill development and creating sustainable opportunities for youth in the healthcare sector.”

Rajesh Singh, Head – CSR, Lal PathLabs Foundation, added, “We value this strategic partnership and together, we aim to strengthen the healthcare talent pipeline by equipping youth with industry-relevant skills and enabling access to sustainable and rewarding career opportunities in the diagnostic sector”.

The collaboration is aligned with both organisations’ focus on advancing healthcare skilling initiatives that translate into employment opportunities. By equipping youth with specialised training, the initiative seeks to contribute to workforce development while supporting the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Dalmia Bharat Foundation and Lal PathLabs Foundation stated that the programme will continue to focus on community empowerment through skill development, enabling youth to access stable and long-term livelihood opportunities.