Infosys Foundation grants ₹31 crore to Madras Medical College for cardio-obstetric care
- Infosys Foundation granted ₹31 crore to Madras Medical College on September 9, 2026
- Funds establish cardio-obstetric outpatient unit and catheterization lab in Chennai
- Grant supports NPAC study and Tamil Nadu Pregnancy and Heart Disease Registry
- Initiative aims to reduce maternal mortality from cardiac complications during pregnancy

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Infosys Foundation announced a ₹31 crore grant to Madras Medical College on September 9, 2026. The funding supports the inauguration of a cardio-obstetric outpatient unit and a catheterization laboratory at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.
The initiative aims to strengthen maternal healthcare by addressing cardiac complications during pregnancy. The new facilities are located at the Institute of Cardiology within the hospital, which is run by the college.
Facility Inauguration and Leadership
Dr. K. G. Arunraj, Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, graced the inauguration ceremony. Dr. Darez Ahamed, Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, also attended. Dr. K. Shantharaman, Dean of Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, was present alongside Mr. Anil Kumar P. N., Senior Vice President and Center Head, Chennai, Infosys.
Research and Past Collaboration
The grant contributes to managing patients under the National Pregnancy and Cardiac Diseases (NPAC) study. This is described as the largest global single-center study on pregnancy-related heart disease. The funds also support the Tamil Nadu Pregnancy and Heart Disease Registry (TNPHDR), cited as the largest registry in this domain worldwide.
This collaboration builds on previous efforts. In August 2024, Infosys Foundation inaugurated a special facility at the Institute of Social Obstetrics. That facility included a high-risk antenatal ward and critical care units for cardiac complications among pregnant women.
Strategic Focus
Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, Trustee of Infosys Foundation, stated the aim is to enhance maternal care and reduce mortality from cardiac complications during pregnancy. The support also drives research for better healthcare solutions for women across India.
Dr. K. Shantaraman noted that the new units will help establish the college as a national and international leader in maternal healthcare and research.
Historical Stock Returns for Infosys
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.33% | -10.46% | -11.91% | -20.89% | -27.76% | -38.87% |
How might the success of the NPAC study and TNPHDR registry influence national healthcare policies for maternal cardiac care in India?
What is the projected timeline for scaling these specialized cardio-obstetric facilities to other government hospitals across Tamil Nadu?
Could this public-private partnership model between Infosys Foundation and Madras Medical College serve as a blueprint for future CSR initiatives in maternal health?

































