Chennai
Head Office
Mogappair, 600037
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Patients — Beds Arranged During COVID
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National Awards Since 2021
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Partners & Associations Across India
Chennai · Tamil Nadu · Since 2019
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Beneficiaries
Across Tamil Nadu & beyond
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Events & Projects
Since 2019 across 6 sectors
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Partners & Associations
Hospitals, Colleges, NGOs & more
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National Awards
Govt of India, Delhi, Uttarakhand
* Data from IFPWD Annual Report 2023. Updated annually.
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A Message from the Founder
“Create yourself based on your Dream.
Make your Dream as a Passion.
Follow your Passion with Hope.
One day your Dream Comes True.”
— Dr. M. Arunkumar, Founder of IFPWD
Dr. M. Arunkumar, MBBS · MD Community Medicine
- Founder & CEO, IFPWD
- State Convenor, Indian Medical Association
- State Joint Secretary, IMA – Junior Doctors Network
- Best Medical Social Worker — Six Sigma Healthcare Awards 2022
Our Programs
What We Do
COVID-19 Response 2020–2021
When It Mattered Most
A collective effort to support communities during the COVID-19 crisis through essential supplies, healthcare access and financial relief.
Phase 1
Mar 2020
Hand Sanitizers
WHO-formula homemade sanitizers for police, sanitary workers, and frontline healthcare staff.
Phase 2
Apr 29, 2020
Food for 6,000 People
1,500 meals/day across 3 sessions — breakfast, lunch & dinner for the needy and homeless.
Phase 3
2021
2,000 COVID Kits Distributed
Face mask, sanitizer, Kabasura, and multivitamins for frontline workers across 3 TN districts.
Phase 4
Jun 2021
Tele-Medicine Care: 75+ Patients Referred
Hospital bed referrals across 14 hospitals including MIOT, Rela, Stanley, Naruvi, and more.
Phase 5
Jun 27, 2021
₹25,000 CM Relief Fund
Handed to the Hon'ble Health Minister of Tamil Nadu personally.
Hospitals
Hospitals Where We Arranged Beds
Total Hospitals
14
MIOT International (8)
Rela Hospital (6)
Bewell Hospital (6)
AVS Hospital (6)
Saraswathi (6)
Mehtha Hospital (5)
Stanley Medical College Hospital (5)
Shakthi Hospital (4)
Naruvi International (4)
Noble Hospital (2)
Sanjana Multi Speciality (2)
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality (2)
Isabel Hospital (1)
Rajiv Gandhi Govt Hospital MMC (2)
“All safety precautions and social distancing guidelines were followed during preparation of meals, storage, transportation and distribution of materials.”
— IFPWD COVID-19 Operations Report
What's Happening
Latest Events
FEB 15, 2020HealthcareMultispeciality Free Medical Camp for Differently Abled Persons
A multispeciality screening camp for differently abled persons and their families, conducted in association with 6 medical colleges. Specialities included General Medicine, Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Dental, Orthopaedics, and Speech Therapy.
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MAY 1, 2020EducationDebate 'Your Quarantine Time' — 3-Round Debate Series
A 3-round debate series during lockdown — challenging youth to think critically about governance, lockdown policy, and human values.
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JUN 1, 2020CulturalsTamil Poetry Event — Kavignar Snehan
A special Tamil poetry event to promote and encourage Tamil poets, featuring Kavignar Snehan as Guest of Honour — themed around the impact of COVID-19.
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APR 29, 2020HealthcareCOVID-19 Relief Work — Food, Sanitizers & Tele-Medicine Care
IFPWD initiated COVID-19 relief in phases — distributing homemade hand sanitizers to frontline workers, providing food for 6,000 people (1,500/day), distributing 2,000 sanitation kits, and arranging 75+ hospital bed admissions through tele-care during the second wave.
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SEP 1, 2020HealthcarePANDEMIC'20 — CPR & First Aid Training
Basic Life Support training in partnership with Alert NGO. 102 members trained in CPR, airway techniques, pulse checking, fire accident first aid, and burn victim care.
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OCT 2, 2020EventsAIM 2020 — First Anniversary of IFPWD
IFPWD celebrated its first anniversary on Gandhi Jayanthi with a virtual annual meet featuring 5 sectors: Liberty (Human Rights), Iyarkkai (Agriculture), Thaimai (Women Empowerment), Nurture (Mental Health), and AIM FEST (Culturals). Chief Guest: Dr. M. Ravi, IPS.
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JAN 1, 2021EducationYoung Leaders Podcast — 6 Episodes
IFPWD's Young Leaders Podcast brought together changemakers across public health, environment, law, climate science, menstrual hygiene, and entrepreneurship. 6 episodes featuring speakers from India, USA, and international organizations including IFMSA.
Read More →MAR 1, 2021EducationTheory of Everything — US-Based Podcast
IFPWD's first international initiative — a podcast established in the United States, organised by Executive Board Members Dharsan Selvakumar and Tejesh Manda.
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MAR 7, 2021Women EmpowermentWomen's Day — Breast Cancer Awareness & Deaf Women's Welfare
In collaboration with WWSD (Women's Wing Section for the Deaf), IFPWD conducted breast cancer awareness, self-examination training, and provided 200 care kits.
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JUN 1, 2021HealthcareMultispeciality Medical Camp for Police & Family — Tirupattur
A multispeciality medical camp organised for the police department and their families at Tirupattur district, providing free healthcare services across multiple specialities.
Read More →AUG 11, 2021HealthcareCOVID Safety Kit Distribution & Awareness — Thirumanam Village
In association with NSS Sri Ramachandra University, IFPWD conducted COVID kit distribution, hand wash technique demos, personal hygiene training, and a vaccination survey at Thirumanam Village, Chennai.
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MAR 16, 2022AwardsSix Sigma Healthcare Excellence Award Ceremony — New Delhi
Dr. M. Arunkumar received the Best Medical Social Worker award and IFPWD received the Social Initiative of the Year award, presented by Union Cabinet Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur at Pullman Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi.
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JUL 1, 2022EventsIMA National Council Leadership Summit — Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai
Dr. M. Arunkumar, as National Council Member of the Indian Medical Association (State Convenor), organised a medical leadership conference at Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai.
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JUN 1, 2022HealthcareHigh Altitude Medical Service — Badrinath, Kedarnath & Gulmarg
In association with Six Sigma Healthcare, IFPWD participated in High Altitude Medical Services at Sabarimala, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gulmarg — providing medical care to pilgrims in some of India's most remote and challenging terrains.
Read More →OCT 15, 2023MilestonesIFPWD Head Office Inauguration — Mogappair, Chennai
On 15 October 2023, IFPWD inaugurated its official Head Office at No. 1032, SRP Tower, Mogappair, Chennai — co-located with Siva Sakthi Health Center & Neuberg Diagnostics.
Read More →OUR GEOGRAPHIC REACH
From Tamil Nadu
to the World
Making quality healthcare accessible, inclusive and impactful
across regions and communities.
Tirupattur
Branch Office
TNHB Phase 2, 635601
Uttarakhand
Badrinath & Kedarnath
High Altitude Medical Service
New Delhi
Six Sigma Awards
Leela Palace Conference
Kerala
Sabarimala
High Altitude Medical Service
United States
International Chapter
Debate Club, Theory of Everything Podcast
Trusted Together
Our Partners and Collaborators
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
RAGAS Dental College & Hospital
College Partner
SM
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College & Research Institute
College Partner
MIOT International
Hospital Partner
Rela Hospital
Hospital Partner
Naruvi International
Hospital Partner
SM
Stanley Medical College Hospital
Hospital Partner
BH
Bewell Hospital
Hospital Partner
RG
Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (MMC)
Hospital Partner
SH
Saraswathi Hospital
Hospital Partner
AH
AVS Hospital
Hospital Partner
MH
Mehtha Hospital
Hospital Partner
NH
Noble Hospital
Hospital Partner
SH
Shakthi Hospital
Hospital Partner
IH
Isabel Hospital
Hospital Partner
SM
Sanjana Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
MM
Mahalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital
Hospital Partner
SS
Siva Sakthi Health Center
Hospital Partner
Indian Medical Association — Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN)
Org Partner
TN
Tamil Nadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled (TNUAWDA)
Org Partner
DS
Doctors Society of Social Service (DSSS)
Org Partner
Six Sigma Healthcare
Org Partner
Alert NGO
Org Partner
Doctors For You Foundation (DFYF)
Org Partner
RH
Rejoice Health Foundation
Org Partner
AF
Association for the Deaf & WWSD
Org Partner
National Service Scheme — Sri Ramachandra University
Institutional Partner
SM
Squad Medicine and Research, GAIMS
Institutional Partner
Neuberg Diagnostics
Institutional Partner
PF
PURE Foundation
Institutional Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
International Partners
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)
International Partner
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Recognition
Awards & Recognition
2020
IFPWD Founded & First Milestone
Multispeciality free medical camp for differently abled persons, conducted in association with 6 medical colleges including Sri Ramachandra Medical College, RAGAS Dental College, Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, IMA-JDN, TNUAWDA, and DSSS.
2020
AIM 2020 — First Anniversary of IFPWD
Virtual annual meet on Gandhi Jayanthi (Oct 2). Chief Guest: Dr. M. Ravi, IPS – Additional General of Police. Featured Liberty, Iyarkkai, Thaimai, Nurture & AIM FEST events across 5 sectors.
2021
Chief Minister's Commendation Award — Govt. of Uttarakhand
Recognised for outstanding contributions in healthcare and community welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021
Chikitsa Seva Ratan Puraskar Award
Presented by Doctors For You Foundation & Rejoice Health Foundation at New Delhi. Chief Guest: Shri Ram Nivas Goel, Speaker, Delhi Legislative Assembly.
2022
Six Sigma Healthcare Excellence Award — New Delhi
"Best Medical Social Worker" awarded to Dr. M. Arunkumar. "Social Initiative of the Year" awarded to IFPWD. Honoured by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Cabinet Union Minister, at Pullman Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi. Witnessed by 1,000+ healthcare representatives from 10 countries.
2022
IMA National Council Leadership Conference
Dr. M. Arunkumar, as National Council Member of Indian Medical Association (State Convenor), organised a medical conference at Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai.
2023
Head Office Inaugurated
On 15 October 2023, IFPWD's Head Office at No. 1032, SRP Tower, Mogappair, Chennai was inaugurated by Dr. Mathivendan, Minister of Forest, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, along with MLA Joseph Samuel and IMA State President Dr. T. Senthamil Pari.