No One Left Behind in Healthcare” – SRM Launches Subhiksha Health Card on Sevai Thirunal
Chengalpattu, August 24, 2025:
In a landmark move toward inclusive healthcare, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SRMMCHRC) unveiled the Subhiksha Health Card – Health for All (அனைவருக்கும் ஆரோக்கியம்) on the occasion of Sevai Thirunal, commemorating the birth anniversary of Founder Chancellor Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar.
As the largest healthcare welfare initiative of 2025, the Subhiksha Health Card promises to transform access to medical services for 1 lakh individuals in its first phase, regardless of income, geography, or background.
“Healthcare is more than curing illness. Science may save lives, but compassion is what makes those lives meaningful,” said Dr. P. Satyanarayanan, President, SRM Groups. “The Subhiksha Health Card is our way of ensuring that care is delivered with both excellence and empathy.”
With a robust infrastructure of 400+ doctors, 1,600+ beds, 30+ specialties, and 3,000+ patients treated daily, SRM continues to be a beacon of trust in healthcare. The Subhiksha initiative builds on this legacy, ensuring equitable access to world-class services.
“This card is not just a benefit, it’s a promise,” said Dr. Nitin M. Nagarkar, Pro Vice-Chancellor (MHS). “A promise that no one will be left behind.”
A standout feature of the initiative is its focus on maternal care. Under the Tmt. Valliammai Women and Child Welfare Scheme (தாய் வீட்டுச் சீதனம்), pregnant mothers will receive completely free maternity care and a ₹20,000 support package, reaffirming SRM’s commitment to gender equity in healthcare.
“From 24×7 emergency services to organ transplants and rural health camps, the Subhiksha Health Card is a declaration that healthcare is a right, not a privilege,” emphasized Dr. R. Venkataraman, Medical Superintendent, SRMMCHRC.
This initiative, launched under the theme Health for All (அனைவருக்கும் ஆரோக்கியம்), is more than a welfare scheme, it’s a movement. A movement to dismantle barriers, restore dignity, and build a future where compassion and care are universal.
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST-KTR) is a multi-disciplinary university recognised with an A++ accreditation by NAAC and classified as a Category I university with 12B status by UGC/MoE. In the 2024 NIRF rankings, SRMIST secured the 12th position nationally and holds a global ‘4 Star’ rating from QS, along with the India-centric QS IGAUGE Diamond rating.
Driven by a commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and global outlook, SRMIST-KTR has emerged as one of India’s most vibrant knowledge ecosystems. With over 500 active labs, ₹270+ crore in external funding, 600+ funded projects, and more than 53,000 research publications, SRMIST is a research-intensive institution.
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