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New Spray Drier Commissioned
All Season Herbs
March 2021

New All-SS Spray Drying Plant Commissioned — Capacity Up 200%

Our second 100 L/hr all-stainless-steel spray drying plant — the largest single capital investment in the company's history — was successfully commissioned in March 2021, positioned within the extraction facility for seamless liquid-to-powder flow. Spray-dried extract output capacity increased by 200%. This investment sets a new internal benchmark for product consistency, particle-size control, and batch-to-batch reproducibility across our entire range.

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Award · 2024

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan Receives Kerala Kaumudy 2024 Excellence Award

Our Chairman honoured for a lifetime of contribution to Indian healthcare — presented at the Kerala Kaumudy Excellence Awards ceremony.

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CIMAR · 2025

CIMAR Thrissur Receives NABH Accreditation — India's Gold Standard

The group's newest women's hospital receives NABH accreditation — confirming CIMAR Thrissur's clinical systems meet the highest national quality benchmarks.

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Edappal HospitalsMarch 2026

Paediatric ICU Inaugurated — A New Chapter in Specialised Care

Edappal Hospitals marks a significant milestone with a dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, expanding the group's commitment to high-acuity specialised healthcare in Kerala.

Read More →edappalhospitals.org
Award · 20252025

CIMAR Kochi Wins the Waste Free New Kerala Award 2025

Recognition of the group's commitment to sustainability — CIMAR The Women's Hospital, Kochi, wins this prestigious environmental responsibility award for healthcare institutions.

Read More →cimarindia.org
CIMARDecember 2025

CIMAR Reconnect 2025 — A Reunion of Our Medical Community

Every student who walked CIMAR's corridors since 2009 reunited — a celebration of the clinical learning community built around the institution's two decades of excellence.

Read More →cimarindia.org
CIMAR · Clinical2025

India's Shortest Pregnant Woman Delivers Successfully at CIMAR Thrissur

A landmark clinical achievement demonstrating the group's capability in the most complex high-risk pregnancies — successfully managed and delivered at CIMAR The Women's Hospital, Thrissur.

Read More →cimarindia.org
CIMAR2025

CIMAR Celebrates 15 Years of Women's Healthcare Excellence

From a single fertility centre to a multi-city network of NABH-accredited women's hospitals — CIMAR marks 15 years of serving families across Kerala and beyond.

Read More →cimarindia.org
Award · 2024November 2024

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan Felicitated at National Conference on Advances in ART

Our Chairman honoured by peers at a national-level conference on Assisted Reproductive Technology — decades of innovation and mentorship recognised by India's leading fertility specialists.

Read More →cimarindia.org
Recognition · 2023July 2023

Gokul Gopinath — The New Indian Express "Enterprising CEOs"

All Season Herbs CEO Gokul Gopinath featured by The New Indian Express as an Enterprising CEO — recognising dual leadership of a healthcare group and a global herbal extract manufacturer.

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CIMAR · InternationalJune 2023

CIMAR Establishes the Maldives' First IVF Centre

The group's first international partnership — CIMAR collaborates with Treetop Super Specialty Hospital, Maldives, to launch the island nation's inaugural IVF centre, marking the group's expanding global healthcare footprint.

Read More →edappalhospitals.org
All Season HerbsOctober 2018

New GMP-Compliant Finishing & Packing Facility Inaugurated

All Season Herbs inaugurates a purpose-built finishing and packing facility featuring AHU-controlled rooms, a 1,500-litre GMP SS octagonal blender, and dedicated milling and sieving areas — meeting international pharmaceutical-grade standards.

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Award · ISAR2024

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan Receives the ISAR Dronacharya Award

The Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction presents Dr. Gopinathan with the Dronacharya Award — honouring extraordinary contribution to teaching and mentorship in reproductive medicine.

Read More →cimarindia.org
Award · Harvard2010

GOAL Mentor Award — Harvard Medical School

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan receives the prestigious GOAL Mentor Award from Harvard Medical School — presented with the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Advanced Learning initiative for outstanding mentoring in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Infertility.

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Edappal Hospitals2020

100,000 Deliveries — A Milestone That Defines a Legacy

Edappal Hospitals celebrates the birth of the 100,000th baby — a milestone that underpins the extraordinary clinical depth of the group and the personal commitment of Dr. K.K. Gopinathan, who has attended over 1 lakh deliveries in less than 30 years of practice.

Read More →edappalhospitals.org
Recognition & Awards

A Legacy of Acknowledged Excellence

Across All Season Herbs, Edappal Hospitals, and CIMAR — our work has been independently recognised by national and international bodies. These are not self-declared honours; they are the judgement of our peers, regulators, and the institutions that set the standards.

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GOAL Mentor Award — Harvard Medical School

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan honoured for innovation in mentoring within Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Infertility medicine.

2010 📰

India Today Business Wizard Award

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan recognised by India Today as a Business Wizard for outstanding healthcare entrepreneurship.

2011 🏛️

Lifetime Achievement Award — Governor of Kerala

Mrs. Chitra Gopinathan, Director, receives a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Governor of Kerala.

2020 🌟

Kerala Kaumudy Excellence Award

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan, Chairman, honoured for lifetime contribution to Indian healthcare at the Kerala Kaumudy Awards.

2024 🏆

ISAR Dronacharya Award

Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction honours Dr. Gopinathan for extraordinary mentorship in reproductive medicine.

2024 ✅

NABH Accreditation — CIMAR Network

CIMAR IVF centres among the first exclusive fertility hospitals in India to achieve NABH Accreditation — renewed across all centres.

2013 & Ongoing 🌿

Waste Free New Kerala Award

CIMAR Kochi recognised for outstanding environmental sustainability and waste management practices in healthcare.

2025 📋

GMP · ISO · HACCP · Halal · FSSAI

All Season Herbs holds 7+ active international quality certifications — independently audited, renewed on schedule, downloadable.

Current · 2024–2026
Group Updates

Latest from Across the Group

September 2025

NABH Accreditation for CIMAR Thrissur

CIMAR The Women's Hospital, Thrissur achieves NABH accreditation — confirming the group's newest centre meets the highest national standards for healthcare quality.

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October 2024

CIMAR Thrissur Marks Its First Anniversary

One year of excellence at CIMAR Thrissur — celebrating the milestone with patients, staff, and the families served across its first year of operation.

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October 2024

PERICON 2024 — National Perinatology Conference at CIMAR

CIMAR hosts India's premier perinatology conference, bringing together the country's leading specialists in fetal and maternal medicine for scientific exchange.

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March 2026

Paediatric ICU Inaugurated at Edappal Hospitals

A new dedicated Paediatric ICU marks the latest expansion of Edappal Hospitals' specialised care capabilities — further establishing its position as the region's foremost healthcare institution.

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June 2023

CIMAR Establishes the Maldives' First IVF Centre

The group's first international healthcare collaboration — setting up the Maldives' inaugural IVF centre in partnership with Treetop Super Specialty Hospital.

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July 2023

Gokul Gopinath Named Among India's "Enterprising CEOs"

The New Indian Express features our CEO among India's Enterprising CEOs — a national recognition of leadership across both healthcare and herbal manufacturing.

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Edappal HospitalsMarch 2026

Paediatric ICU Inaugurated — A New Chapter in Specialised Care

A dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit expands the group's commitment to high-acuity specialised healthcare in Kerala.

Read More →
Award · 20252025

CIMAR Kochi Wins the Waste Free New Kerala Award 2025

Recognition of the group's commitment to sustainability in healthcare.

Read More →
CIMARDecember 2025

CIMAR Reconnect 2025 — A Reunion of Our Medical Community

Every student who walked CIMAR's corridors since 2009 reunited in celebration.

Read More →
CIMAR · Clinical2025

India's Shortest Pregnant Woman Delivers Successfully at CIMAR Thrissur

A landmark clinical achievement in high-risk obstetrics — mother and baby both healthy.

Read More →
CIMAR2025

CIMAR Celebrates 15 Years of Women's Healthcare Excellence

From a single fertility centre to a multi-city NABH-accredited network — 15 years of serving families.

Read More →
Award · 2024November 2024

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan Felicitated at National Conference on Advances in ART

Decades of innovation and mentorship recognised by India's leading fertility specialists.

Read More →
Recognition · 2023July 2023

Gokul Gopinath — The New Indian Express "Enterprising CEOs"

Dual leadership of a healthcare group and global herbal extract manufacturer recognised nationally.

Read More →
CIMAR · InternationalJune 2023

CIMAR Establishes the Maldives' First IVF Centre

The group's first international partnership — launching the island nation's inaugural IVF centre.

Read More →
All Season HerbsOctober 2018

New GMP-Compliant Finishing & Packing Facility Inaugurated

Purpose-built facility with AHU-controlled rooms and 1,500-litre GMP SS octagonal blender.

Read More →
Award · ISAR2024

Dr. K.K. Gopinathan Receives the ISAR Dronacharya Award

Extraordinary contribution to teaching and mentorship in reproductive medicine recognised.

Read More →
Award · Harvard2010

GOAL Mentor Award — Harvard Medical School

Outstanding mentoring in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Infertility honoured by Harvard.

Read More →
Edappal Hospitals2020

100,000 Deliveries — A Milestone That Defines a Legacy

The 100,000th baby delivered — a milestone built on three decades of clinical commitment.

Read More →
All Season HerbsMarch 2021

New All-SS Spray Drying Plant Commissioned — Capacity Up 200%

Second 100 L/hr all-stainless-steel spray drying plant commissioned — the largest single capital investment in company history.

Read More →

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