Our Social Responsibility

Healing Beyond
Hospital Walls

From its earliest days as Velayudhan Nair Memorial Hospital, the leadership of Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences has been deeply committed to serving the community — guided by compassion and social responsibility across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Our outreach efforts extend beyond healthcare delivery, focusing on community empowerment, preventive health, financial accessibility and humanitarian service.

A Legacy of Service

Timeline of community support across three decades.

1990

Flood Relief Efforts

Provided food, utensils, clothing and medical treatment to communities affected by the devastating early-1990s floods.

1991

Women Empowerment through FPAI

Through the Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), created employment opportunities for housewives in the district — promoting financial independence and community health awareness.

2004

Tsunami Relief

Conducted relief camps at 10 locations across Kanyakumari District, providing medical care, food and essential supplies to survivors.

2018-19

Kerala & Chennai Flood Relief

Extended ₹10 lakh financial assistance, medicines worth ₹5 lakh, plus clothes, oxygen cylinders and relief materials.

2021

COVID Vaccination Promotion

Sponsored 10 gold coins to the Government of Tamil Nadu to promote COVID-19 vaccination awareness and participation.

2024

Tuticorin Flood Relief

SMIMS teams delivered food, utensils, clothing and medical care to families affected by the Tuticorin floods.

Community Adoption Programs

Anbu Illam Adoption (2025)

•Free medical treatment
•Monthly health camps
•Regular health monitoring for residents

Family Adoption Program

•1,148 families under care
•Screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
•Free treatment and health follow-up

Pink October

Breast Cancer Awareness Movement

Sree Mookambika Cancer Centre conducted India's Largest Integrated Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Movement — implementing multiple large-scale initiatives across colleges, schools, panchayats and community centres.

One of the largest integrated cancer awareness movements in the region.

Pink October 2025 at SMCC — Sree Mookambika Cancer Centre

Daily Digital Awareness Campaign
Pink Illumination & Ribbon Installation
Free Breast Cancer Screening Camps across Tamil Nadu & Kerala
Free Mammogram Services throughout October
Pink Walkathon — United for Hope at Kanyakumari
Flash Mob Awareness Campaigns
India's First AI-Generated Breast Cancer Awareness Video
Dance of Hope & Light of Hope Ceremony

Cervical Cancer Screening

Free Pap smear screening since 2006. From 2025 onwards:

•HPV DNA testing
•HPV vaccination for high-risk cases
•WHO-inspired public health initiatives

Swasth Nari Campaign

Women's health, empowerment and preventive care initiatives.

•Healthy Mother — Healthy Family programs
•One Student — One Woman health awareness model
•Breastfeeding & maternal mental health support
•Menstrual hygiene awareness for adolescent girls
•Self-defense workshops
…and more

Mission Hope

Thrayambika Cancer Awareness Brigade — empowering school students as Cancer Awareness Ambassadors, spreading knowledge about early detection and prevention to families and communities.

Honouring Courage and Humanity

Renal Donor Honouring Ceremony on Transplant Day
Cancer Survivor Felicitation during Pink October

Celebrating the strength and resilience of patients and donors who inspire hope in others.

Disaster Response & Emergency Preparedness

Our seven water tankers and fire team assisted in firefighting operations during a rubber factory fire — a commitment to community safety.

This inspired the Chairman to purchase a dedicated fire tender for emergency response and protection of lives.

Healthcare Without Financial Barriers

Sree Mookambika Health Card

Lifetime Family Health Card

✓ 30–50% concession on treatments
✓ Coverage for the entire family
✓ Accessible healthcare across socio-economic groups

One Card. One Family. Lifetime Care.

Vanashakthi Scheme

Forest & Tribal Communities

•Mobile medical camps
•Free consultations and medicines
•Eligible lifetime treatments through the Vanashakthi Card

Sree Mookambika Swasthya Bandhanam — Bond of Health

Government Healthcare Partnerships

SMIMS is empanelled under major government health schemes. Nearly 80% of patients receive treatment under these schemes.

TNCMCHIS

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme

PMJAY

Ayushman Bharat

ECHS

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme

ESI

Employees' State Insurance

MEDISEP

Kerala Government Employees

TNNHIS

Government Employees & Pensioners

Insurance & Cashless Healthcare

Empanelled with several private insurers and TPAs to enable cashless treatment and affordable healthcare.

Star HealthNiva BupaCare Health InsuranceLiberty InsuranceIFFCO TokioGalaxy Health InsuranceGood Health Plan TPALink-K TPAEricson TPAAKNA TPA

KSRTC Medical Centre & Dialysis Unit launch

Healthcare Support for KSRTC Employees

In collaboration with the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, SMIMS launched the KSRTC Medical Centre & Dialysis Unit.

Free medical consultations

50–70% concession on investigations & treatments

Dedicated support for employees & families

Reaching the Underserved

Free Medical Camps & Surgeries

Preventive healthcare, diagnostics and life-saving surgeries — at no cost to patients across rural areas.

Blood Donation Camps

Regular drives among students, staff and the public — ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply.

Emergency Training Programs

The Emergency Medicine Department conducts BLS and First Aid training, empowering the public with life-saving skills.

Entrum Ungaludan — "Always With You"

Compassionate Patient Support

At SMIMS, healthcare is more than treatment — it is a promise to stand beside patients during their most difficult moments, ensuring that compassion accompanies care.

Free Transport Services

Free bus services between Kulasekharam and Nagercoil, plus transport support for patients who require assistance.

Nutritious Meals with Compassion

Free meals three times daily to patients and bystanders — no one faces illness on an empty stomach.

Women's Health & Empowerment

Safe Motherhood Initiatives

The only private hospital in Kanyakumari District approved under the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Financial Assistance Program.

•₹18,000 government financial support
•Free delivery services
•Free immunization programs for newborns

URV–SHE Initiative

A dedicated SMIMS program addressing women's urinary, rectal and vaginal health — helping break stigma and restore dignity through specialized care and community awareness.