Inauguration of Modernized Male Inpatient Ward at Government Lawley Hospital, Coonoor by District Collector, Renovated by Microland Foundation.

Over the past year, Lawley Hospital has witnessed a significant increase in utilisation and institutional capacity, with OPD footfall now reaching over 650 patients per day and diagnostic investigations increasing sharply. The number of doctors at the hospital has increased significantly to meet growing patient demand, while deliveries, surgeries, screenings, and inpatient admissions have all shown substantial growth. Patients are now travelling from multiple blocks across the Nilgiris for treatment, reflecting growing confidence in the public healthcare system. 

Speaking on the occasion, Pradeep Kar, Chairman, Microland Limited, said: 

“Our commitment to the Nilgiris goes beyond infrastructure creation. We believe public healthcare systems must deliver world-class experiences rooted in dignity, accessibility, and measurable outcomes. The transformation at Lawley Hospital demonstrates how focused partnerships, strong performance indicators, and patient-centric thinking can strengthen trust in government healthcare institutions and create lasting community impact.” 

The District Collector of the Nilgiris added:

“Lawley Hospital today stands as an epitome of effective public-private partnership in the hills. Its consistent recognition as the No. 1 hill-area hospital reflects the dedication of healthcare teams and the value of sustained collaboration. Most importantly, this transformation is making quality government healthcare more accessible, trusted, and people-centric, to the extent that patients are now willingly choosing and transferring to a government hospital for treatment.” 

The initiative is part of Microland Foundation’s broader efforts to strengthen healthcare access, preventive care, and health outcomes for underserved communities across the Nilgiris. 

About Microland Foundation

Microland Foundation was established in 2016 with a commitment to a paradigm shift in the arenas of Employability, Health, Education, and Environment. In each of these thrust areas, they have identified the intended impacts which are reflective of the needs of the communities they work with. Their projects leverage technology and are not in silos but intersect with one another. They are guided by the principles of incubation, ownership, replicability, and scalability as an approach to enabling social change. In their journey to champion social impact, experimenting with innovative ideas to solve complex challenges whilst preserving and leveraging communities’ cultural and traditional knowledge is at the core of all their initiatives. They constantly seek collaborative partners, across NGOs, civil society, and governmental agencies who help address the community needs in a sustainable way.

For more information, visit: https://www.microland.com/about/microland-foundation

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