Coromandel Supports Rural Healthcare with Siddha Herbal Garden and Medical Facilities at Thiruchopuram PHC

Coromandel Supports Rural Healthcare with Siddha Herbal Garden and Medical Facilities at Thiruchopuram PHC

Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), February 23, 2026: Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, has enhanced healthcare facilities at the Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Thiruchopuram by inaugurating a Siddha Herbal Garden and sponsoring essential medical equipment and other infrastructure. The initiative, undertaken as part of Coromandel’s Coro Arogya programme, aims to strengthen preventive care and improve access to basic health services for rural communities in and around Thiruchopuram and Thiyagavalli panchayats of Cuddalore district.

The project involved setting up a dedicated Siddha Herbal Garden within the PHC premises to promote traditional wellness practices aligned with the Tamil Nadu Government’s emphasis on Siddha healthcare. In addition, Coromandel supported the centre with essential medical apparatus and basic furnishings—including patient benches, tables, chairs, and storage units—to improve service delivery and patient comfort.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Government officials including Dr. Senthilkumar, MD – District Siddha Medical Officer; Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Assistant Siddha Medical Officer; Health Inspector; Panchayat President; and other village leaders. The event also saw participation from Mr. Srinivasan K B, Vice President & Business Head – Bioproducts, Mr. Jayagopal Chathur, Head CSR, Mr. Ashok Balaji S, DGM & Unit Head – Bioproducts, and other senior employees from Coromandel.

The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of families by expanding the reach and improving the quality of healthcare services in the region. The Siddha Herbal Garden will support wellness practices including Siddhar Kaya Karpam, Pranayamam, Yogam, and Thokkanam, while the medical support provided will enhance clinical care and overall patient experience.

Dr. Senthilkumar, MD – District Siddha Medical Officer commented: “The establishment of a Siddha Herbal Garden within the Thiruchopuram PHC is a valuable addition that will help promote traditional wellness practices among rural communities. By integrating Siddha with primary healthcare, we are empowering people with holistic treatment options. We appreciate Coromandel International’s thoughtful support in strengthening the PHC’s capabilities and aligning with the state’s vision for promoting indigenous healthcare systems.”

Mr. Srinivasan K B, Vice President & Business Head – Bioproducts, Coromandel International, added:
“Access to reliable healthcare is fundamental to community well-being. We are proud to support the Thiruchopuram PHC through a combination of traditional wellness and essential medical facilities. This initiative reflects our commitment to holistic development by addressing both preventive and primary healthcare needs.”
This initiative builds on Coromandel’s long-standing efforts to improve rural health outcomes and demonstrates its continued focus on supporting community health through integrated, locally relevant, and sustainable interventions.

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 Fertilisers, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic fertilisers in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering a wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertilisers, secondary & micronutrients and Nano fertilisers products. The Company is a leading marketer of Organic fertilisers in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications. It also operates a network of more than 1000 rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. 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 currently has 8 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company currently has 21 manufacturing facilities, spread widely across India, producing a 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 Murugappa Group with a turnover of INR 90,178 crore.

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About Murugappa Group

A 125-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 902 billion (90,178 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.

The Group has 10 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, NACL Industries 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 94,041 employees.

For more details, visit www.murugappa.com