सुकृती: सुखसौमनस्यसम्मानं जीवनमृत्योः सूत्रे
Comfort, Dignity, and Respect in Life, and in Death
Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care
A compassionate sanctuary providing free, dignified, and holistic care for those facing life's most profound journey. Because every life deserves comfort, every family deserves support.
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A Sanctuary of
Humanity & Respect
Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care is a compassionate initiative dedicated to providing free, dignified, and holistic care for people facing severe or chronic illnesses. Born out of a deep sense of social responsibility, Nemmadi exists to offer comfort, relief, and emotional support during one of life's most difficult phases.
Designed as a state‑of‑the‑art hospice, it stands as a sanctuary of humanity and respect for patients and their families. Your support will help strengthen this vital service for India's most vulnerable communities.
About Nemmadi
Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care is a joint initiative of Rotary Bangalore Midtown and Sukruthi Charitable Trust, supported and funded by philanthropists and generous well‑wishers.
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A 55‑bed hospice dedicated entirely to free palliative care.
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Designed with no billing counter, ensuring care with dignity and without financial burden.
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Guided by a strong social mission to serve those in need with compassion, empathy, and respect.
At Nemmadi, care goes beyond symptom management—it embraces the whole person and their loved ones.
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Comprehensive medical, nursing, and emotional support for patients and attendants.
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Focus on comfort, pain relief, dignity, and holistic care throughout the illness journey.
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Specially tailored support for individuals living with severe, chronic, or life‑limiting illnesses.
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A planned dedicated pediatric section to provide palliative care for children and their families.
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A nurturing environment that respects the patient, family, and community in every interaction.
Nemmadi is guided by leading medical professionals committed to compassionate, high‑quality care.
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Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, serves as Chief Medical Advisor to the Centre.
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Supported by a Medical Advisory Board comprising reputed doctors and palliative‑care specialists.
Inauguration & Progress
Inaugurated by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, Founder of Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, in the presence of Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Rtn. Flt. Lt. K. P. Nagesh (Rotary International Director), and other distinguished dignitaries.
The Centre is on track to be ready for operations by May–June 2026.
"The goal is to improve quality of life—not just to treat the disease, but to treat the whole person."
— The Philosophy of Palliative Care
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. It focuses on relieving symptoms, pain, and stress—so patients and families can live as fully as possible throughout the illness journey. The goal is to improve quality of life at every stage of a serious condition, not just to treat the disease itself. Palliative care can begin at diagnosis and continue alongside curative or life‑prolonging treatments, at any age and in any setting.
How Palliative Care Works
Palliative care is delivered by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. They work together with your existing doctors to provide an extra layer of support tailored to your needs—not your prognosis. This team‑based approach addresses physical suffering as well as emotional, social, and spiritual concerns, ensuring coordinated, compassionate care for you and your family.
Seamless Collaboration
Palliative care teams do not replace your existing doctors; they work alongside you, your family, and your other clinicians to provide an extra layer of support. They communicate closely with all providers to keep everyone "on the same page," coordinate symptom management, and support you at every step—whether you are at home, in a hospital, or in a nursing or hospice facility.
Why Quality of Life Matters
Palliative care teams focus deeply on quality of life. They help people living with serious illnesses—such as cancer, heart failure, COPD, kidney disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and many others, manage symptoms like pain, breathlessness, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. By relieving these burdens, patients often find renewed strength to carry on with daily life, and several studies have shown that some patients may even live longer when palliative care is part of their treatment plan.
Recognizing the Whole Person
Palliative care addresses not just physical illness, but also the emotional, social, and spiritual challenges faced by patients and their families. It focuses on relieving suffering through early symptom management, along with emotional support, practical care, and bereavement assistance.
Globally, around 56.8 million people need palliative care each year, but only about 14% receive it—highlighting a growing gap as populations age and chronic illnesses increase.
Matching Treatment to Your Goals
A key role of the palliative care team is to help you align treatment choices with your personal values and goals. They take the time to understand what matters most to you and ensure that all your doctors are informed and aligned with your wishes. This gives you greater control over your care, reduces confusion, and helps prevent unnecessary or unwanted interventions—leading to a calmer, more confident experience for you and your family.
Palliative Care vs. Hospice
Palliative care can begin at any time after diagnosis and can run alongside treatments aimed at curing or controlling disease. Hospice care, by contrast, is a type of palliative care focused specifically on the end of life, when curative treatment is no longer the primary goal. At Nemmadi and similar centres, palliative care is designed to improve life at every stage of a serious illness, not just in the final days.
Our Services
Comprehensive, compassionate care designed to comfort, support, and dignify every moment of the journey.
Inpatient Hospice Care
Nemmadi's inpatient hospice offers a dedicated 55‑bed facility designed for comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.
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Adult wards (16 beds × 3) for general hospice care.
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A children's ward (5 beds) for pediatric palliative and end‑of‑life support.
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Isolation beds for special‑needs or infection‑control cases.
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24/7 symptom management and round‑the‑clock nursing to ensure continuous comfort and safety.
Counseling &
Support
At the heart of hospice care is emotional and spiritual support for patients and families.
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Family counseling to help loved ones navigate grief, anxiety, and complex decisions.
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Bereavement care before and after a patient's passing.
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Spiritual guidance in a multi‑faith prayer room, respecting all beliefs and traditions.
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A holistic approach that nurtures body, mind, and soul throughout the journey.
Additional
Amenities
Nemmadi's hospice environment is designed to feel calm, human, and deeply supportive.
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Physiotherapy to maintain comfort and mobility where possible.
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On‑site pharmacy for timely medication management.
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Dining facilities for attendants, so families can rest and eat without leaving the patient's side.
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Staff quarters to ensure continuity of care and a strong, present team.
All services are offered as free, comprehensive care within a serene, nature‑surrounded setting, so patients and families can find peace during one of life's most profound transitions.
At Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care, this philosophy shapes every decision: to treat not only the illness, but the whole person, with compassion, dignity, and relentless respect.
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Palliative care improves the quality of life for patients and families facing life-threatening illness by addressing not only physical symptoms, but also psychological, social, and spiritual challenges. It takes a holistic approach to care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being throughout the journey.
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When introduced early, palliative care can reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and the need for intensive medical interventions. By focusing on timely symptom management and supportive care, it helps patients remain more comfortable in familiar and supportive environments.
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It supports a wide range of conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory illness, kidney failure, neurological disorders, and dementia. This care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, doctors, nurses, support staff, pharmacists, physiotherapists, chaplains, volunteers, and others, working together to meet the diverse needs of patients and their families.
Practical Impact of Palliative Care
"Every life deserves care. Every family deserves support. Every person deserves dignity."
— Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care
The People Behind Nemmadi
B S Nagarajan
Founder, Managing Trustee
Fondly known as BSN, he is a strategic technology leader with 27+ years of experience in customer facing roles such as presales & customer success in enterprise technology companies such as Salesforce, VMware, HP, Compaq and Wipro. He is widely acknowledged as an inspirational leader with a positive influence on people to do their best work every day. He is extremely passionate about Philanthropy with a strong belief that it is not meant only for the rich but every person can make a difference in somebody's lives to make this a better world.
Kavitha Nagarajan
Co-founder, Managing Trustee
Kavitha is a home maker, a mother of two and has literally been the backbone of all the philanthropic activities Nagarajan has been doing in the last several years. She is highly inspired by her father, late Mr. Vasanth Kumar RV who has helped hundreds of families and organizations over the years. She wants to carry on the legacy of her late father and wishes to do more to help the needy people.
Punith Gangatkar
Trustee, Director,
Pro Plasmo Pvt Ltd., EK Groups
Dr. Prakruthi
Trustee, MBBS, MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Sridhara T A
Trustee, PhD Horticulture, Entrepreneur, Educationist
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One-Year Progress | NEMMADI Centre for Palliative Care An initiative of Sukruthi Charitable Trust
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about Nemmadi or to explore how you can support our mission.
Address
Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care,
Nelamangala, Bengaluru,
Karnataka, India
Phone
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Visiting Hours
Details will be updated upon operations commencement (May–June 2026)
Support Nemmadi
Support Nemmadi
Sukruthi Trust has built the Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care at Nelamangala, Bengaluru, a joint initiative between Rotary Bangalore Midtown and Sukruthi Charitable Trust, with support from generous philanthropists.
This centre has been created with a single heartfelt purpose: to care for very poor and terminally ill patients who have nowhere else to turn and cannot afford proper care in the final stages of life. It is a completely charity-based initiative, with no billing counter at the centre.
Thanks to the kindness of donors like you, we have completed the building, which can accommodate 55 beds. We are now looking for support to complete the remaining work and procure the essential medical and other equipment required to make the centre operational at the earliest.
Your support can bring comfort, dignity, and relief to patients who are enduring pain and distress in their most vulnerable moments. Even a small contribution or a valuable lead from your side can help us move closer to beginning this much-needed service.
We sincerely hope to make a small difference in the lives of those who need it most. Your help is urgently needed and deeply appreciated.
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