About Us
Indian Medical Association, Kerala State Branch, established IMAGE, a state-of-the art Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility at Palakkad and it was commissioned on 14th December 2003. IMAGE was conceived and launched to support healthcare providers to overcome the challenges posed by the responsibilities laid down in the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998.
IMAGE (Indian Medical Association Goes Eco-friendly), the biomedical waste treatment and disposal project of the Indian Medical Association has been wrought with challenges. IMAGE is unique in conception and execution. The project is a testimony of the grit, determination and social commitment of the Indian Medical Association. I.M.A by its persistence has achieved resounding success by overcoming the difficulties in dealing with a ravaging issue of biomedical waste in the state of Kerala. The story of IMAGE is a reflection of public trust and the unshakable faith in IMA's credentials. IMAGE is an institution of excellence and is now renowned as "THE KERALA MODEL" having catapulted God's Own Country ahead of other states in the field of Biomedical Waste Management.
History
The Indian Medical Association – Kerala State Branch has taken up the challenge of disposal of hospital waste by establishing a Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility at Palakkad in accordance with the provision of the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998 and with the approval of Kerala State Pollution Control Board.
IMA in 2002 decided to start 4 Biomedical waste management plants in each zones of state of Kerala (North, Middle, Middle East & South Zones) as per the request of Govt. of Kerala in 2002. In a state where land is at a premium and the fragile geological parameters which makes the disposal of biomedical waste a difficult proposition, and also due to the social stigma behind such waste treatment plants, IMA could only establish one plant (IMAGE Plant at Palakkad) which has been able to provide comprehensive solution to the Biomedical Waste Management woes of the health care facilities functioning in Kerala.
at the time of its inception in year 2003, had commenced operations with one incinerator, one autoclave, one shredder with a single sharp pit. IMAGE evolved over the years through a sustained expansion program adhering to the needs of its clients by embracing modern technology and equipment. All the districts in the state was brought under the purview of the service rendered by IMAGE in phases. During the initial years of its inception it was the major private hospitals in the state who had benefited from the service of IMAGE. In the year 2005 the Government of Kerala approached IMAGE for extending the coverage to the Government Healthcare Institutions as well. A Memorandum of Understanding was inked between the Government of Kerala and IMAGE bringing all the Government Healthcare Institutions in the purview of the service of IMAGE. The vast expands of the project now renders IMAGE as the largest Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal facility in INDIA.
IMAGE Office Bearers:
IMAGE is guided by a team of professional doctors, elected from among the members of I.M.A Kerala State Branch, dedicating their knowledge in the field of medicine and the hazards posed by biomedical waste.
The present team of Office Bearers of IMAGE are enlisted below:
State Office Bearers of IMAGE (2021-2022)
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Dr. Sulphi N.
State President, IMA Kerala State Branch Gazal, 33 CV Nagar, Sreekaryam Post Trivandrum - 695017 Tel: 0471-259 1972; 9447387739 Email: drsulphiyen@yahoo.co.in |
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Dr. Joseph Benaven State Secretary, IMA Kerala State Branch Lourde Hospital, Thaliparamba, Kannur Tel: 0460-2996348, 2204171 Email: benavenjoseph@yahoo.com |
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IMAGE Chairman |
Vice Chairman |
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Dr. Abraham Varghese SANTHOME, Near Municipal Office, Kalamassery, Cochin - 682 033,
Tel : 0484-2557867 |
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Dr. Rajagopalan Nair Raj Bhavan, Kunnathumedu
Palakkad - 678013 Email : dr.pr.nair@gmail.com |
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IMAGE Secretary |
Treasurer |
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Dr. Sharafudheen K. P Villa D1, Misty Hills Homestead Villas Panambi, Perinthalmanna-679322
Mob: 96569 93339 (Office) Email: sharafkpdr@yahoo.com |
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Dr. Krishnakumar 5/356, Palakkottuvalappil Ezhumangad, Arangottukara - 679532 Tel : 9846561097 Email : drpvkk@yahoo.com |
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Joint Secretary, North East Zone |
Joint Secretary, North Zone |
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Dr. Velayudhan K.
Ortho Surgeon
Near Dy.SP Office, Court Road
Alathur P.O., Palakkad – 678541
Tel: 04922-225996(R)
Mob: 9447620469
E-mail: drvelsthrusagar@gmail.com
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Dr. Sajeev Kumar P. Padikkathidi House Mythree Road,Changuvetty P.O. Edarikode, Malappuram - 676501 Mob: 9387952516 E-mail: drsajeevani@gmail.com |
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Joint Secretary, Mid Zone |
Joint Secretary, South Zone |
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Dr. Haneesh Meerasa
ENT Surgeon Email: drhaneesh@gmail.com |
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Dr. Ramraju. P
‘Madhavom’ , Temple Road Email : drpramaraju@yahoo.in |
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Dist. Representative, Thiruvananthapuram |
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Dist. Representative, Kollam |
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Dr. Sidharthan B. Leena Bhavan, Chemmaruthy Vadasserikonam, Varkala Thiruvananthapuram – 695 143 Tel: 0470-269231(R) Mob: 9447076654 E-Mail: drsiddu@gmail.com |
Dr. Sen C.R. 'Noopuram', Pada-North Karunagappally, Kollam - 690518 Mob: 9446122201, 9846043880 E-mail: drsencr@gmail.com
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Dist. Representative, Pathanamthitta |
Dist. Representative, Alappuzha |
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Dr. Manimaran K. R.R. Clinic, Mangaram Pandalam Pathanamthitta - 689501 Tel: 04734 - 254290(R) 252490(H) Mob: 9447052490 E-Mail: drmanimarank66@gmail.com |
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Dr. Subhash K.S. Koncherry House, Mayithara P.O. Cherthala, Alappuzha – 688539 Mob: 9847412616 E-Mail: subhash@koncherry.in |
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Dist. Representative, Kottayam |
Dist. Representative, Idukki |
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Dr. Sukumaran T.U. ‘Sreeshylam’, Ettumanoor P.O. Kottayam-686631 Tel: 0481-2537714 Mob: 9847057714 E-Mail: tusukumaran@gmail.com |
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Dr. Jolly Varghese St. John’s Hospital Kattappana, Idukki - 685 515 Tel: 04868-273665 (R) 274230 (H) Mob: 9447073665 E-Mail: jollyvmann@gmail.com |
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Dist. Representative, Eranakulam |
Dist. Representative, Thrissur |
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Dr. George Tukalan
Flat 2F, Vinayaka Srividya Apartments
Pallichakkala lane, Eroor road
Tripunithura, Ernakulam - 682306
Mob: +91 87541 54531
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Dr. Hareendranathan A.M. Balamandiram, Pattamalika Road (East Lane) Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur – 680121 Mob: 9496755495 E-Mail: amhareendranathan@gmail.com |
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Dist. Representative, Palakkad |
Dist. Representative, Malappuram |
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Dr. Rasitha Gireeesh
Malabar Clinic, Palli Street Kozhinjampara - 678333 Mob: 8589090130 E-mail: rasithakgireesh37@gmail.com |
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Dr. Rajesh P. 'Aiswarya', Peeveeaar Metro Village Kumamkulam P.O., Manjeri, Malappuram - 676123 Mob: 9745510188, 9496190903 E-mail: rajeshpariyaran@gmail.com : |
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Dist. Representative, Kozhikode |
Dist. Representative, Wayanad |
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Dr. Aneen N. Kutty 10-346 A, Naveenam Karanthur, Kunnamangalam Kozhikode – 673571 Mob: 9495188347 E-Mail: ankorthodoc@gmail.com |
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Dr. Sunny George Eluvathingal Nirmala Hospital, Pulpally Post Wayanad - 673 579 Mob: 9447448848 E-Mail: dr.sunnyeluvathingal@gmail.com |
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Dist. Representative, Kannur |
Dist. Representative, Kasaragod |
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Dr. Bennet Chacko Kundathil, Kannothumchal Road Kannur - 670006 Mob: 9446296377 E-Mail: bennetchacko@gmail.com |
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Dr. Kishore Kumar T. Consultant Physician MAS Complex, Kanhangad Kasargod – 671 315Mob: 9447469665 E-Mail: tpndvkishor@gmail.com |
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The day to day operations of IMAGE is managed by a team of highly dedicated professionals experienced in different facets of management at its Administrative Office, Thiruvananthapuram.
Administrative Office
- Adv. Sunil P.A. - Manager (Administration)
- Mr. Peter Samuel S. - Manager (Operations)
- Mrs. Deepa T.C. – Senior Accountant
- Mrs. Priya L. – Administrative Officer
- Mrs. Sreekala N.C. - Senior Administrative Coordinator
- Mrs. Sreekala L. - Senior Office Executive
- Mrs. Meera R. Venugopal - Customer Relation Executive
- Mr. Vishnu A.S. - Coordinator, Operations
- Mrs. Aleena Jose - Administrative Assistant
- Mr. Jinish Raj - Operations Assistant
- Mrs. Sreeja S. - Office Assistant
- Ms. Abhirami M.S. - Accounts Assistant
- Mrs. Kumari Shamina V. - Senior Accountant
- Mrs. Aswathy Aneesh - Junior Accountant
- Mrs. Dhanya Chandran - Office Assistant Trainee
- Mrs. Aparna M.V. - Front Office Executive Trainee
- Ms. Anjitha P.R. - Environmental Engineer Trainee
- Mr. Silverster T.S. - Operations Assistant Trainee
- Mr. Sudheer G. - Operations Coordinator Trainee
- Ms. Delmy Joju - Office Assistant Trainee
- Mr. Vimal - Guest House Caretaker
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IMAGE -The Panacea for All Biomedical Waste
