Dalmia Bharat Foundation and Lal Pathlabs Foundation Partner to Launch ‘DIKSHa – LPL Academy for Laboratory Medicine’

~ Collaboration to train 350 youth annually, to advance healthcare skilling & creating pathways for sustainable livelihoods ~

New Delhi, March 30, 2026: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed between Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited and Lal PathLabs Foundation, the CSR arm of Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd to establish skill training centres under the programme “DIKSHa – LPL Academy for Laboratory Medicine.” The initiative will set up centres in Belgaum, Karnataka and Ranchi, Jharkhand, offering specialized training in Phlebotomy to equip youth with industry-relevant skills. The centres will have a combined annual capacity of 350, creating pathways for sustainable livelihoods.

The MoU was formally signed in the presence of senior representatives from both organizations. From Lal Pathlabs Foundation, the event was attended by Mr. Rajesh Singh, Head – CSR; and Mr. Ashish Dangar, Deputy Manager – CSR. Representing DBF, the signing was led by Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. 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.”

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Rajesh Singh, Head – CSR, Lal PathLabs Foundation, said, “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 demand for trained phlebotomists in India is witnessing significant growth across hospitals and diagnostic labs, driven by the expansion of the diagnostics sector and the rising incidence of chronic diseases. With increasing reliance on diagnostic testing and home collection services, phlebotomy is emerging as a high-demand and stable career option across healthcare sector.

The collaboration advances DBF’s and LPLF’s focus on strengthening healthcare skilling initiatives that translate into meaningful livelihood opportunities for youth. The Foundation continues to drive impactful initiatives focused on skill development and community empowerment, enabling youth to access sustainable livelihood opportunities.

About Dalmia Bharat Foundation:
Dalmia Bharat Foundation focuses on building Sustainable Livelihoods and ensure Rural Development in its program areas. These programs combine in-depth, long-term plans and strategies along with medium- and short-term initiatives and campaigns. Owing to the great differences across locations, DBF has adopted a flexible, multi-intervention approach that allows programs and people to grow together and sustain each other. The two focus areas have been derived from the felt needs of the community and issues material to the business. Visit us at http://www.dalmiabharatfoundation.org.

About LPL Foundation:
Lal PathLabs Foundation, the CSR arm of Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. and its group companies, is committed to building a Healthy Nation by improving community well-being through quality and preventive healthcare initiatives. Its mission is to enhance health outcomes by promoting awareness, preventive action, and access to diagnostic services through impactful programs and partnerships. For Dr Lal PathLabs, CSR is a core responsibility—not just philanthropy—driven by the belief that businesses must work alongside government, civil society, and communities to address development challenges and enable dignified living for underserved populations through capacity building and resource creation.

The Foundation focuses on public health initiatives and creating employment opportunities in healthcare through its vocational training programs. It collaborates with NGOs, like-minded organizations, and government bodies to maximize community impact.

Please visit us at
https://www.lalpathlabs.com/csr