BPL Medical Technologies directs its CSR Funds toward establishing an AI course at Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College

• College inaugurates Innovation & Incubation Centre in the presence of BPL Medical Technologies leadership

SATTUR, TAMIL NADU: BPL Medical Technologies, India’s leading medical equipment brand with a 50-year legacy under the BPL Group, has announced that as part of its CSR initiative, it is funding the establishment of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) department at Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur, from the next academic year.

The announcement was made during the inauguration of the college’s Innovation & Incubation Centre and Health Club, which witnessed participation from over 1,000 students, faculty members and invited guests. The initiative highlights BPL Medical Technologies’ continued focus on strengthening collaboration between industry and academia while supporting future-ready education.

The inauguration, held at the Veluchamy Auditorium was graced by Dr. Shravan Subramanyam, Managing Director of BPL Medical Technologies, as Chief Guest, and Thiru K. Guruswamy, Chief Executive Officer of BPL Medical Technologies, as Guest of Honour. The newly launched Innovation & Incubation Centre is designed to support student entrepreneurship and early-stage ideas through mentorship and infrastructure support, while the Health Club aims to  focus on promoting student and community well-being. Dr Shravan and Mr Gurusamy engaged with the students who were presenting their projects and gave valuable feedback to achieve their goals.

The CSR-supported AI department aims to equip students with exposure to emerging technologies and industry-relevant applications. Through this initiative, BPL Medical Technologies continues to invest in long-term capability building by enabling higher education institutions to expand into next generation academic disciplines.

Addressing the students, Dr. Shravan Subramanyam said, “AI may seem like just another tech component today, but it will soon define how we live and work, much like how the internet was once perceived.As students preparing for that future, it is important to understand this technology deeply while ensuring it remains guided by human judgement and ethics. When applied responsibly, AI has the potential to create meaningful solutions that contribute to the well-being of humankind.”

Emphasising the importance of purpose-driven innovation in healthcare, Thiru K. Guruswamy said, “Healthcare delivery is fundamental because a healthy life comes before everything else. When young minds begin by identifying real problems and build a strong intent to solve them, that intent naturally turns into passion. Today’s world is highly connected and information is available at our fingertips, offering opportunities and access that earlier generations did not have. Students must use these resources with confidence, make the most of this enabling environment and strive to create meaningful impact.”

The programme was presided over by Dr. K. Krishnaveni, Principal, in the presence of Mrs. P. Santhalakshmi, President, and Thiru T. R. Kannan, Secretary, along with other dignitaries including Trustee SRNMC & Founder Aarthi Scans, Mr V Govindarajan, faculty members and students.

Thiru T R Kannan, Secretary, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur said, “The support from BPL Medical Technologies Private Limited comes at a pivotal time for the institution as we expand into emerging areas such as artificial intelligence. The new AI department and the Innovation & Incubation Centre will strengthen industry exposure, encourage student entrepreneurship and create pathways for applied learning aligned with future skill requirements.”

The initiative marks a significant step in strengthening collaboration between industry and higher education. With the AI department set to commence from the next academic year and the innovation and  incubation centre now operational, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College is well-positioned to enhance technology-led learning, entrepreneurship and applied research, while aligning student outcomes with evolving industry and societal needs.