Dr.(Mrs.) T.S. Soundaram established the Gandhigram Institute of Rural Health and Family Welfare Trust in 1964 as an outcome of her successful experiences in the Pilot Health Project in Athoor block during 1959-64

Training Courses

1. P.G Diploma in Health Promotion and Education
(Affiliated with Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai And approved by Medical Council of India)

Duration : 12 months

ELIGIBILITY: A Master’s Degree in Arts (or) Science or Education (or) Nursing of a recognized Indian University with ONE YEAR experience in community work. (or)

A Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (or) Science or Education (or) Medicine or Nursing with TWO YEARS experience in community work.

Candidates sponsored by Ministry of external affairs & deputed candidates from government.

Annual intake – 30 students

2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
(Recognized by Government of Tamil Nadu)

Admission details:

No. of seats : 15 (fifteen only)

Duration : 2 years

Eligibility : Citizen of India

A pass in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (OR) Biology both in theory and practical with minimum 35% marks and with not less than 50% aggregate in the above subjects and 45% aggregate for SC/ST/SCA candidates (OC - 31%, BC - 26.5%, BC/Muslim - 3.5%, MBC/DNC - 20%, SC - 15%, SC/Arunthathiyar - 3%, ST - 1%)

Age : Minimum - 17 years

Maximum - 32 years

37 years (for SC/ST) as on 31.12.2012

Contact:

THE DIRECTOR,

The Gandhigram Institute of Rural Health & Family Welfare Trust,
Soundram Nagar,
Gandhigram Post
Dindigul District - 624 302.
Tamil Nadu
INDIA
Phone: 91 451 2452 346, 2452 347, 2452356, 2453988
Fax : 91 451 2452 347 (TeleFax)
Email: girhfwtdgl@rediffmail.com