VISAKHAPATNAM (India CSR): In a significant step towards strengthening the city’s palliative and geriatric care ecosystem, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has extended its CSR support to Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the care of the elderly and terminally ill. The Bank’s CSR contribution has enabled the construction and equipping of an entire inpatient wing, Level-1, C-Block that forms part of the Integrated Facility for Palliative and Geriatric Care Services.
Expanding Elderly Care
Established in 2012, Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation has been a pioneer in providing compassionate care to the elderly and patients suffering from incurable illnesses through outpatient clinics, home visits, and inpatient care. The new integrated facility, being developed over 1.08 acres, has expanded the Foundation’s reach and capabilities, serving as a centre of excellence for both treatment and training in palliative and geriatric medicine.
Strengthening Medical Infrastructure
KVB’s CSR support has specifically enabled the creation of 16 inpatient rooms and two nursing stations under Block–C, which will provide specialized services such as Geriatric Care, Adult & Paediatric Palliative Care, Respite Care, Transitional Care, Rehabilitative Care, Day Care, Dementia Residential Care, End-of-Life Care, and dedicated units for male and female patients.
Advancing Humane Healthcare
This initiative is part of KVB Aarogya, the Bank’s flagship CSR programme in healthcare, which focuses on improving access to quality medical facilities, preventive health initiatives, and the well-being of underserved communities. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Ramesh Babu, Managing Director & CEO, Karur Vysya Bank, said, “Through our CSR investments, we aim to touch lives meaningfully by supporting inclusive and humane healthcare initiatives. Our collaboration with Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation reflects KVB’s commitment to compassionate community development and healthcare access for all, especially the elderly and vulnerable.”
Empowering Compassionate Service
Echoing this sentiment, Dr. N. S. Raju, Managing Trustee, Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, said, “KVB’s timely support has been instrumental in turning our vision into reality. With this integrated facility, we will be able to serve more patients with dignity, compassion, and comfort—providing them with medical and emotional care in their most vulnerable moments. This partnership is a reminder that empathy, when shared, multiplies impact.”
Enhancing Regional Healthcare
Dr. G. Sambasiva Rao, Chairman, Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, expressed profound gratitude and thanked Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. for their support to the noble endeavour of the foundation in serving the elderly and those beset with critical illnesses. This significant contribution from the bank through their CSR initiative will help the foundation in reaching out to a greater number of those who need the specialised geriatric and palliative health care. The launch of services from the new facility will be a landmark in palliative health care in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Building Future Readiness
The complete project, as envisioned by Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, is being developed in phases and will include patient wards, training facilities for healthcare providers, and essential support infrastructure. The facility, which is on the verge of completion and fully functional, will serve hundreds of patients annually while also training medical and paramedical professionals in geriatric and palliative care.
(India CSR)
