The Singapore-based Kinder Medical Group has entered into a joint venture with Indorama Corporation to mark its entry into Kerala’s women’s healthcare sector.  Kinder group has established a women’s hospital in Chertala in Alappuzha district.

The Indonesia-based Indorama Corporation are global manufacturers of diversified industrial products such as polyester, PET resins, polyethylene, polypropylene, spun yarn and fabric.  

S. Prakash Lohia, Chairman, Indorama, said the company plans to set up a college of international standards for nursing education.

The first phase of the Women’s Welfare Project — ArogyaVanitha — was inaugurated by Shruti Hora, Director, Indorama at Kinder Hospital. 

The scheme provides medical treatment to needy women with an estimated expenditure of ₹1 crore. It would cover treatment for gynaecological disorders, surgery, and cancer in women.