ATSVS SIDDHA MEDICAL COLLEGE

about us

History

Akila Travancore Siddha Vaidya Sangam(ATSVS)was founded by the late Nithyananda Swamigal, a visionary dedicated to the promotion of Siddha medicine. He traveled extensively to identify a suitable location for establishing a Siddha Medical Gurukulam and, after carefully evaluating several places, selected Munchirai as the most appropriate site to fulfill his mission. The Sangam was registered under the Companies Act in 1937. It subsequently established a Siddha Medical Diploma College, a hospital, a pharmacy, and an herbal garden to promote education, healthcare, and research in Siddha medicine. Over the years, the institution expanded significantly, and in 1996, the diploma college was upgraded to an Undergraduate Siddha Medical College. This marked a historic milestone as it became the first private Siddha Medical College in India, making significant contributions to Siddha medical education, clinical practice, and research, while strengthening the preservation and advancement of the Siddha system of medicine.

Administration

ATSVSSiddha Medical College and Hospitalis administered by a duly constituted Governing Body of the Akila Travancore Siddha Vaidya Sangam, which is responsible for the overall management and development of the institution. The administration is committed to upholding the vision and ideals of its founder, the late Nithyananda Swamigal, by promoting excellence in Siddha medical education, patient care, research, and community service.

The institution functions under the leadership of the Management, Principal, Medical Superintendent, and Heads of various departments, who work collaboratively to ensure effective academic, administrative, and clinical governance. Administrative decisions are guided by the regulations and standards prescribed by the statutory authorities and are aimed at maintaining high standards of education, healthcare services, infrastructure, and institutional quality.

The administration emphasizes transparency, accountability, and continuous quality improvement through participatory management involving faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders. Regular meetings of the Governing Body and institutional committees facilitate effective planning, policy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of academic and administrative activities.