Governed by a Board of Directors, appointed by the Government of Kerala.

Originated as Sree Kerala Varma Govt. Ayurvedic Pharmacy in 1941 at the instance of His Highness the Maharaja of Cochin, for the supply of medicines to Govt.Ayurvedic Hospitals in Thrissur and erstwhile princely family of Cochin State.

In 1959 converted and registered as Co-operative Society, and named as Sree Kerala Varma Ayurvedic Co-operative Pharmacy & Stores Limited, No.4318, Thrissur.

On 08.09.1975 incorporated as a company under the Companies Act 1956 and renamed as The Pharmaceutical Corporation (I.M) Kerala Ltd, Thrissur and its operations started on 10.07.76 with the take over of the business of SKVAC Pharmacy.

LOCATION

Registered Office: Shoranur road, Thrissur, Kerala, South India.
Manufacturing Unit: Kuttanellur, 8 Kms from Thrissur Town.
Marketing Division: Kuttanellur, 8 Kms East from Thrissur Town.

OBJECTIVES

" Manufacturing and Marketing of high quality Ayurvedic medicines.
" Research and Developmental studies on Ayurvedic formulations.
" Maintenance of Medicinal plants' Herbarium .
" Promotional activities on medicinal plants Cultivation.
" Health Care through Panchakarma therapy and Clinical Research Programme.
" Implementation of Govt. of Kerala Health Care Programmes.
" Propagation of Ayurveda and connected systems all over the world.
" Implementation of Community Development Programmes with special reference to women and child development.

FEATURES

Manufactures more than 450 Ayurvedic formulations as per ancient classical texts, rare combinations of expert, experienced Keralite authorities and special combinations developed in the Research wing.
Upholds ancient traditional methods of manufacturing along with modern
Machinery and technology under strict quality control measures.
The whole manufacturing activities are under the direct and expert supervision by qualified Ayurvedic Physicians.
Quality medicines are made available to the public at reasonable prices.
Meets the entire medicine requirements of Government Ayurvedic Hospitals and
Dispensaries under the Department of Indian Systems of Medicines, Kerala.
Fulfils the demands from Directorate of I.S.M.Bhopal, Jaipur National Institute of Ayurveda, Government Hospitals and Dispensaries under Central Government Health Schemes ,Employees State Insurance Medical Services, Government Ayurveda Colleges, Tribal Welfare Department, Govt. Ayurvedic Mental Hospital, Kottakkal, Government of Kerala ICDS Cell programmes.
Meets public demands through a network of 500 exclusive Oushadhi Dealers and Agents.
Implementation of health care projects from Local bodies.
Propagation of Ayurveda by establishing specific clinical practices all over India.
Medicinal Plants Cultivation programme linked with local bodies and enterpreneurs under buy- back arangement .
Nursery development for the production of quality seedlings.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sri.C.O. Poulose, Ex.M.P : Chairman
Sri.H. Nagesh Prabhu IFS: Managing Director
Dr. R. Ramabhadran, Director,Indian Systems of Medicine : Member
Sri.K. Jayachandran, Jt.Secretary (Finance Department) : Member
Sri. M.Neelakandan, Joint Secretary (H & FWD) : Member

KEY NAMES AND POSITIONS
Sri.P.M.Narayanan: Financial Controller
Sri.K.Sasidharan: Administrative Officer
Dr.K.Raveendran: Production Manager
Sri.Sailor Cyriac: Manager (works)
Sri.Raghu Nandanan V Menon: Marketing Manager