Chennai (13.08.2024): Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) CMD Parminder Chopra 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 Rs 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 Manoj Sharma, Director (Commercial), PFC; Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras; 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; Kaviraj Nair, OIA and other officials of PFC.

Parminder Chopra, CMD, PFC, remarked, “We are proud to be associated with this transformative project at IIT Madras. Our commitment extends beyond infrastructure financing; as a responsible corporate entity, we believe in enriching lives through our CSR initiatives and contributing to building a better society. This innovative first-of-its-kind Anatomy lab can be used to explore new technologies for development of powerful medical devices. By applying engineering principles to medical knowledge, such research has the potential to revolutionise healthcare sector.”