Murugappa Group's CSR subsidiary AMM Foundation completes 100 years

Established a century ago, the AMM Hospital, known locally as the 'oru ruba' (one rupee, which is the fee charged from patients) hospital, has been a beacon of quality healthcare for local community

The AMM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Murugappa Group, marked a historic milestone of completing 100 years on Monday with the inauguration of the centenary block of the AMM Hospital at Pallathur in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Azim Premji, Founder Chairman of Wipro Limited, presided over the function and unveiled the inauguration plaque.

Established a century ago, the AMM Hospital, known locally as the ‘oru ruba’ (one rupee, which is the fee charged from patients) hospital, has been a beacon of quality healthcare for the community in the region. With the addition of the new block, it will now have state-of-the-art diagnostics, including CT Scan facilities.

To commemorate the legacy of the AMM Foundation, which runs several hospitals and educational institutions as well as a range of other initiatives, a coffee table book titled 'A Century of Service', authored by historian and heritage activist Sriram V, was released by Premji. The first copy of the book was received by P Chidambaram, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, and former Union Minister.

“In 1922, my grandfather laid the foundation stone of the AMM Hospital and the hospital opened in 1924. That tiny seed has grown into the AMM Foundation that today serves communities that surround the places where our businesses have prospered,” said M V Subbiah, former Managing Trustee, AMM Foundation, and former Chairman, Murugappa Group.

Chidambaram, reflecting on the AMM Foundation's legacy and impact, remarked, “To engage in philanthropy, one must first find the willingness to do so. And the AMM Foundation has shown over and over how willing they are to give back to the community.”

M A Alagappan, Managing Trustee of the AMM Foundation and former Chairman of the Murugappa Group, spoke about the Foundation’s various activities, as well as the plans for the future. “Going into the next century, we have four verticals — education, healthcare, sports, and environment. When the opportunity arises we will expand into other initiatives to benefit the community,” he said.