CMD, PFC Inaugurates Research Anatomy Laboratory at IIT Madras under CSR Initiative

Smt. Parminder Chopra, CMD, Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has inaugurated a state- of-the-art Anatomy laboratory at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). This advanced facility, supported by a CSR grant of ₹16.5 crore from PFC, marks a significant milestone in medical education and research in India. The state-of-the-art Anatomy laboratory was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Manoj Sharma, Director (Commercial), PFC; Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras; Shri Ali Shah, Executive Director, CSR, Prof. R. Krishna Kumar, Institute Professor, Prof. Boby George, HoD, Dept. of Medical Sciences & Technology, Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean-Designate, Alumni and Corporate Relations, Shri Kaviraj Nair, OIA and other officials of PFC.

Highlights of the PFC-Supported Anatomy Laboratory:

 Cutting-Edge Facility: The lab is designed to utilize and develop advanced technology for effective teaching and learning, specifically for the innovative BS Degree Programme in Medical Sciences & Engineering. This facility represents a pioneering step in integrating high-tech methods into undergraduate medical education.

First-of-Its-Kind in India:

In a ground-breaking move, IIT Madras has established a dry Anatomy lab that meets medical college standards. This lab will provide a unique learning environment, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in anatomy, a field traditionally reliant on more conventional methods.

 Promoting Innovation:

The establishment of this facility will inspire students to generate innovative and disruptive product ideas. PFC hopes that the exposure to this cutting-edge lab will lead to the development of indigenous products, reducing the nation's reliance on imports and contributing to self-reliance in the medical field.