HLL celebrates Diamond Jubilee; Plans expansion across the entire health spectrum
HLL Lifecare Limited, a Central Public Sector enterprise under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has entered its Diamond Jubilee year. The commencement of the year-long celebrations coincided with the company’s annual Factory Day, which is inaugurated by Dr. Anitha Thampi, C& MD i/c of HLL at their Peroorkada factory premise.
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Thiruvananthapuram: HLL Lifecare Limited, a Central Public Sector enterprise under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has entered its Diamond Jubilee year. The commencement of the year-long celebrations coincided with the company’s annual Factory Day, which is inaugurated by Dr. Anitha Thampi, C& MD i/c of HLL at their Peroorkada factory premise.
Dr. Anitha Thampi, in her address, emphasised that it is a moment of great pride for HLL, a public sector enterprise, to be stepping into its 60th year. As part of the Diamond Jubilee year, HLL plans to foray into entire spectrum of health care including food and nutrition, Mental health and Veterinary.
As part of the jubilee celebrations, HLL will conduct nationwide symposiums led by health experts, along with year-long public health Outreach programmes. The has been a crucial support system for the nation during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Established on March 1, 1966, HLL became a major player in the production of healthcare products in India. HLL was incorporated on 1 March 1966 and the Peroorkada factory started its operations on April 5, 1969. Beginning with the manufacturing of condoms, HLL now markets around 70 different products. Its operations have expanded into infrastructure development, diagnostics, procurement consultancy, hospital construction, pharmaceuticals, research and development—covering nearly every area of healthcare.
Notable initiatives under HLL include Hindlabs, which offers diagnostic imaging services at affordable costs, AMRIT, HLL Pharmacy, which provides medicines, implants, and life-saving equipment, and HLL Opticals. Numerous programmes related to waste management and menstrual hygiene are also implemented by HLL to support public health protection.
HLL has 8 state-of-the-art factories and 22 regional offices across India. It operates over 200,000 retail outlets and oversees five subsidiaries. Additionally, HLL exports its products to more than 80 countries.
In commemorate Factory Day, a flag-hoisting ceremony was held, along with the inauguration of a new walkway built for employees. Director (Marketing) N. Ajith, Senior Vice President (T&O) & GBBDD (In-Charge) V. Kuttappan Pillai, Peroorkada Unit Chief L.G. Smitha, Peroorkada factory Senior HR Head Ramesh Mohan were also present
