Coromandel Expands Healthcare Access in Ennore with New Medical Centre and Mobile Health Unit

Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, has launched a new community healthcare initiative under its Coro Arogya programme to enhance access to primary and preventive medical services in Ennore. 

The initiative includes a fully equipped medical centre offering expanded clinical care and a Mobile Medical Unit that will deliver essential healthcare services to underserved neighborhoods. The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. K. Shankar, IPS, Commissioner of Police- Avadi Police Commissionerate, and Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO, Coromandel International. 

The event was also attended by senior leadership from Coromandel and local community representatives.Originally established in 2011, the Coromandel Medical Centre has played a vital role in delivering affordable healthcare in the Ennore region, having served over 2 lakh patients so far. 

The expanded facility now provides a broader range of services including general medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, gynaecology, paediatrics and diagnostics, ensuring holistic and inclusive healthcare for all, regardless of socio-economic background.

Complementing this facility is the introduction of a Mobile Medical Unit, in collaboration with the Wockhardt Foundation a renowned institution with over five decades of service in impactful social initiatives. This fully equipped van will travel across 37 identified neighbourhoods in Ennore, offering free consultations including distribution of essential medicines.

Over the years, Coromandel has actively contributed to the socio-economic upliftment of Ennore through initiatives like ‘Coro Neer’ for safe drinking water, scholarships for girl children to support continued education, skill development programs for women, ‘Project Nalam’ to promote health and hygiene awareness and ‘Annual Medical Camps’ to provide free health check-ups and consultations to hundreds of residents. 

These efforts reflect the company’s sustained commitment to holistic community development.Further reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region, Coromandel has earmarked funds of approx. ₹8 crore for community development programs in Ennore. 

The planned investments will support education and livelihood through the enhancement of public infrastructure. Additional support will be extended through the provision of boat engines to fishermen, RO water plants, and the construction of a community hall, enabling better access to clean water and social infrastructure.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO, Coromandel International, said, “Ensuring the well-being of our communities requires collective responsibility and sustained commitment. At Coromandel, we believe that meaningful change begins at the grassroots. 

The inauguration of this medical centre, along with the launch of the mobile health unit, is a humble yet significant step towards bridging the healthcare access gap in Ennore. By integrating healthcare access, education, and livelihood support, Coromandel is fostering a development model rooted in inclusivity, resilience, and community empowerment. These efforts reflect the company’s core belief that true

progress stems from collective action—and that healthier, stronger communities are built not just through infrastructure, but through a shared commitment to uplift everyone around.”The initiative also supports training of local women as community health workers, further strengthening grassroots health delivery and empowering residents to play an active role in promoting well-being.

About Coromandel

Coromandel International Limited is amongst India’s pioneers and leading Agri solutions provider, offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain. It operates in two major segments: Nutrient and other allied businesses and Crop Protection. 

These include Fertiliser, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic Fertiliser in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering wide range of technical and formulation products. 

The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertiliser, secondary & micronutrients and nano Fertiliser products. The Company is leading marketer of Organic fertiliser in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications. 

It also operates a network of around 900+ rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Through these Retail outlets, the Company offers agri inputs and farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers. 

The Company has 7 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company has 18 manufacturing facilities, spread widely across India, producing wide range of Nutrient and Crop Protection products, which are marketed through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centers.

The Company clocked a turnover of Rs. 24,444 Crores during FY24-25. Its efforts towards environment have been well recognized by international organizations like UNDP and has also been voted as one of the ten greenest companies in India by TERI. Coromandel is a part of the INR 778 billion (INR 77,881 Crores) of the Murugappa Group.

About Murugappa Group

A 124-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 778 billion (77,881 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.

The Group has 9 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, E.I.D. Parry (India) Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited and Wendt India Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.

Abrasives, technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.

Guided by the five lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect and responsibility and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of over 83,500 employees.