BRIEF ABOUT US
The Tamil Nadu Institute of palliative Medicine (TNIPM) is a premier training and service institution established in 2012 under SCOPE INDIA. We are dedicated to building compassionate, competent and skill workforce for geriatic and palliative care.
TNIPM is a pioneering institution established under SCOPE India with the vision of promoting compassionate, quality, and community-based care for older persons, persons with disabilities, individuals with chronic illnesses, and those requiring palliative and end-of-life care. TNIPM was founded to address the growing need for trained caregivers, community health workers, and palliative care professionals in Tamil Nadu and neighboring regions.
Since its inception, TNIPM has been actively involved in education, training, research, advocacy, and service delivery in the fields of palliative care, geriatric care, disability rehabilitation, community health, and social welfare. The institution works closely with government departments, universities, medical colleges, hospitals, and national organizations to strengthen healthcare and social support systems for vulnerable populations.
ABOUT FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
TNIPM is led by Dr. S. Sathiya Babu, Managing Trustee and Founder Director of SCOPE India. With extensive experience in social development, elder care, disability rehabilitation, palliative care, skill development, and community-based interventions, he has been instrumental in establishing innovative programmes that bridge healthcare, education, and social welfare sectors. Under his leadership, TNIPM has emerged as a recognized training and service institution in South India.
OUR VISION
To ensure dignity, comfort, quality of life, and social inclusion for all individuals requiring care and support through education, community participation, and compassionate service.
OUR MISSION
To develop skilled caregivers, strengthen community-based healthcare systems, promote palliative and geriatric care, support vulnerable populations, and foster partnerships that improve health and social outcomes across society.
Dignity & comfort
Pain Management
Emotional Wellbeing
Psychosocial support
Improved Quality of life
FOUNDER & MANAGING TRUSTEES
