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STAFF WRITERIn a landmark move toward inclusive healthcare, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SRMMCHRC) unveiled the Subhiksha Health Card %u2013 Health for All on the occasion of Sevai Thirunal, commemorating the birth anniversary of Founder Chancellor Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar.As the largest healthcare welfare initiative of 2025, the Subhiksha Health Card promises to transform access to medical services for 1 lakh individuals in its first phase, regardless of income, geography, or background.%u201cHealthcare is more than curing illness. Science may save lives, but compassion is what makes those lives meaningful,%u201d said Dr. P. Satyanarayanan, President, SRM Groups. %u201cThe Subhiksha Health Card is our way of ensuring that care is delivered with both excellence and empathy.%u201dWith a robust infrastructure of 400+ doctors, 1,600+ beds, 30+ specialties, and 3,000+ patients treated daily, SRM continues to be a beacon of trust in healthcare. The Subhiksha initiative builds on this legacy, ensuring equitable access to world-class services.%u201cThis card is not just a benefit, it%u2019s a promise,%u201d said Dr. Nitin M. Nagarkar, Pro Vice-Chancellor (MHS). %u201cA promise that no one will be left behind.%u201dA standout feature of the initiative is its focus on maternal care. Under the Tmt. Valliammai Women and Child Welfare Scheme, pregnant mothers will receive completely free maternity care and a `. 20,000 support package, reaffirming SRM%u2019s commitment to gender equity in healthcare.%u201cFrom 24%u00d77 emergency services to organ transplants and rural health camps, the Subhiksha Health Card is a declaration that healthcare is a right, not a privilege,%u201d emphasized Dr. R. Venkataraman, Medical Superintendent, SRMMCHRC.This initiative, launched under the theme Health for All, is more than a welfare scheme, it%u2019s a movement. A movement to dismantle barriers, restore dignity, and build a future where compassion and care are universal.SRM Launches Subhiksha Health Card on Sevai ThirunalDr. T.R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRMIST launches the SRM Subiksha Health Card during this birth anniversary celebrations in the presence of Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu Pro-Chancellro (Administration) and Dr. P. Sathyanarayan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics).Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRMIST along with his family members during his birth anniversary celebrations.2 2025 | Spectrum | Volume 19 Number 1