Chennai, 07 February 2021: With its origin from a single teacher along with 25 students under the roof of a thatched hut, the Indira Educational and Charitable Trust slowly but steadily progressed to create excellent centers of learning for students. After Priyadarshini Dental College & Hospital, Indira school of Nursing, Indira College of Education, Indira Institute of Management and Research, Indira Teacher Training Institute, the Indira Group is all set to achieve yet another milestone by setting up the Indira Medical College and Hospitals (IMCH). The new medical college has started with an intake capacity of 75 boy and 68 girl students, this year.
The birth of IMCH comes at a time when people living around the Thiruvallur region of Tamil Nadu need quality healthcare. Their effective teaching complemented by the best learning resources and excellent infrastructure, make the institution an ideal place for medical training. IMCH is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. R Medical University, Guindy, Chennai and has been approved by the National Medical Commission, New Delhi.
The campus is spread over a beautiful lush green stretch of land, providing an ideal atmosphere for calm and peaceful academic pursuit. With 20 different departments, the focus of IMCH is on building a solid foundation for the next generation of medical professionals. With state-of-the-art labs, training aides, gyms, cafeteria, library with audio-video information, separate hostels for men and women and excellent transport facilities, IMCH promises to help its students achieve their dream with flying colors. IMCH aims to provide a superior learning environment and unparalleled education and evolve as a world-class educational institution par excellence. The knowledge should enable students to be revolutionaries and positively impact society.
Shri V.G. Raajendran- Chairman, Indira Education & Charitable Trust said, “Indira Medical College and Hospitals is a new feather in the cap of Indira Group of Institutions which aspires to be the landmark of faith and wellbeing of the people in the surrounding Thirvallur district. Indira Medical College and Hospital is an initiative to eradicate fear from the minds of the public – fear of disease and the scarier prospect of not being able to afford cure. The meaning of true success lies not in achieving short term goals; rather it is realized when your contribution to the society gets reflected in the people’s goodwill and gratitude,” added Shri V.G. Raajendran.
Shrimati Indira Rajendran – Managing Trustee, Indira Education & Charitable Trust said, “The medical field is evolving at a rapid pace and we will ensure that our students cope with the changing landscape and improve the quality of life of people around them. IMCH will provide a platform for brilliant and compassionate scholars to become world-class professionals, unlocking their full potential. Open communication between students and faculty is an important part of the learning experience. We emphasize on an educational system that instills the right values among students.”
Dr A K Rajendran, Dean, Indira Medical College and Hospitals, welcomed the gathering and the keynote address was delivered by Dr. S Balasundaram, Principal, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital. The dignitaries Selvi. Kavitha Ramu, IAS, Director, Integrated Child Development Services and Dr. Mayil Vahanan Natarajan, Former Vice-Chancellor of Dr.M.G.R Medical University took part in the formal lighting of the lamp ceremony and officially inaugurated the medical college. Shri. V G Raajendran, along with the Managing Trustee Smt. Indira Rajendran, Directors Dr. Priyadarshini Rajendran Varun, Mr. Advaith Rajendran and Mr. Varun Kalyanasundaram presided over the inauguration of IMCH.
The institution has attracted teachers from among the best across the country. In addition to the academic infrastructure, excellent residential facilities for students and staff are available within the campus. The college has highly experienced and senior staff to ensure that the best training is given to the students, so they become skilled doctors who are empathetic, ethical, and compassionate. The Indira Group of Institutions is also happy to announce the re-opening of the Priyadarshini Dental College & Hospital. The Principal, Prof. Dr. S. Balasundaram, MBBS will welcome the 14th batch of students and address the existing student batches as they make their way back to the new academic year.
