By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : May 19, 2026 7:14 am
Union health ministry secretary Punya Salila Srivastava lauds HLL’s six decades of contribution to public healthcare and social development
Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, released a special Rs. 60 commemorative coin to mark the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of HLL Lifecare Limited during the organisation’s valedictory function held in Thiruvananthapuram on May 18, 2026.
Issued by the Government of India, the commemorative coin recognises HLL’s six decades of contribution to public healthcare and social development initiatives across the country. HLL is a Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Speaking at the event, Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, praised HLL’s long-standing role in strengthening India’s healthcare ecosystem.
“HLL has consistently lived up to the trust reposed in it by the Union Ministry. The organisation has been identifying critical gaps in healthcare delivery and addressing them through progressive, research-based initiatives. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has immense confidence in the organisation’s capabilities,” she said.
The event was presided over by Anitha Thampi, Chairman and Managing Director, HLL Lifecare Limited, who reflected on the organisation’s evolution over the last six decades.
“From a single contraceptive brand, HLL has evolved steadily into one of India’s most comprehensive public healthcare organisations. Over the years, the organisation has expanded into diverse sectors, including contraceptives, hospital products, women’s healthcare, affordable diagnostics, retail pharmacies and emergency response services, each reflecting a continued commitment to public service,” she said.
Several new initiatives and product launches were unveiled during the event, including the Health Innovation Translation Scale-Up Centre established in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the HLL Parivartan Wellness Clinic.
The company also reported strong financial performance, contributing one of its highest-ever dividends of Rs. 69.53 crore to the Government of India for FY25.