Beginnings

Beginnings

In May 1977, drawing inspiration from the Sankaracharyas of Kanchi, Dr. R V Ramani and Dr. Radha Ramani established a Primary Health Care Centre in Coimbatore to address the needs of the underprivileged. Through the collaboration of esteemed eye care professionals offering their expertise voluntarily and the unwavering support of Coimbatore’s local community, this humble initiative blossomed into a network of 14 Medical Centers spanning 10 states. Today, these centers collectively serve over 1000 patients daily, embodying the spirit of compassionate care and community service.

 

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1977

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Centre

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Centre, a Primary Health Care Initiative at Coimbatore.

1981

Expanding reach – 9 such Medical Centres

Expanding reach – 9 such Medical Centres, in and around Coimbatore treating around 1000 patients every day.

1982

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust was formalised with 3 Founder Trustees to carry forward the vision of Sankara.

1985

Pioneered Eye Banking with Sankara Eye Bank

Pioneered Eye Banking with Sankara Eye Bank established at Rao Hospital, Coimbatore.

1986

Sankara Eye Centre, Coimbatore

Sankara Eye Centre, Coimbatore: The utopia of establishing a speciality hospital became a reality on a land gifted by Sri. N. Nataraj.

1998

Sankara Eye Foundation – USA

Sankara Eye Foundation – USA established by like-minded Visionaries.

2004

Krishna Arpanam

“Krishna Arpanam” – Sankara Eye Hospital, Krishnankovil.

2004

First replication in Andhra Pradesh

First replication in Andhra Pradesh – 225 bed Sankara Eye Hospital, Guntur.

2008

First foray into a metro – Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore

First foray into a metro – Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore, a 225-bed hospital and training centre at Bangalore, Karnataka.

2008

 Land Gifted to Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga

40 families from Shimoga gifted land  towards Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga: A 225-bed hospital to serve central and coastal Karnataka.

2008

Sankara Eye Hospital, Anand

Sankara Eye Hospital, Anand: A 225 bed hospital in the state of Gujarat

2012

Sankara Eye Hospital, Ludhiana

Sankara Eye Hospital, Ludhiana: The largest eye hospital in Punjab is inaugurated.

2013

Year of the Millionth Eye Surgery

Year of the Millionth Eye Surgery: Sankara completes its millionth free eye surgery with Shanthi, a 35 year old weaver.

2014

Sankara Eye Hospital, Kanpur

Sankara Eye Hospital, Kanpur – established to serve the needy State of Uttar Pradesh.

2017

Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur

Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur – the magic of light touches the State of Rajasthan.

2020

Sankara Eye Centre, Indore

Sankara Eye Centre, Indore – established to serve the needy State of Madhya Pradesh.

2021

RJ Sankara Eye Hospital

RJ Sankara Eye Hospital – established to serve the needy State of Maharashtra.

2023

Sankara Eye Hospital – Hyderabad

Sankara Eye Hospital – established to serve the needy State of Telangana

2024

RJ Sankara Eye Hospital – Varanasi

Sankara Eye Hospital – established to serve the needy State of Uttar Pradesh

Founder’s Message

Founder’s Message

In 1985, Dr.R V Ramani became acutely aware of the transformative impact that the “Gift of Vision” could bestow. Recognizing that over 80% of blindness is preventable and treatable, he envisioned Sankara as a beacon of hope in the fight against needless blindness, operating under the auspices of the Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust.

Aligned with Mahatma Gandhi’s profound assertion that “India lives in the villages,” Dr. R.V. Ramani introduced the Gift of Vision initiative in 1990. This groundbreaking program aimed to deliver high-quality, affordable eye care directly to rural India’s doorstep. Through the collaborative efforts of Rotary International and Rotary Coimbatore Central, the Gift of Vision program was launched, marking a significant milestone in India’s healthcare landscape.

The program’s model is built on the principle of providing world-class eye care services free of charge to 80% of the population, while leveraging paid services for the remaining 20%. This innovative approach ensures that the cost of treatment is subsidized, making quality eye care accessible to all, regardless of economic status.

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Vision

“To work towards freedom from preventable and curable blindness”

Mission

“To provide unmatched eye care through a strong service oriented team”

National Replication

National Replication

Replicating the sustainable Model was the next big dream of Dr. R V Ramani. In 2002 a grand vision of replicating the sustainable eye care model across the country was envisaged.

His relentless pursuit towards enabling sight for the less-fortunate brought International support: Sankara Eye Foundation established in USA became an integral part of the Sankara’s vision for National replication and that led to the first replication outside Coimbatore in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

Today with the strong commitment towards eradicating curable blindness 13 Super Speciality Sankara Eye Hospitals have been set up across 10 states of the country.

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Governance

Board of Trustees

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DR. S.V. BALASUBRAMANIAM

Chairman

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DR. R V RAMANI

founder and Managing Trustee

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DR. P.G. VISVANATHAN

ENT surgeon

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DR. S.R. RAO

Rao Hospitals Head

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DR. S. BALASUBRAMANIAM

Eye Surgeon

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SHRI. JAGDISH M CHANRAI

Trustee

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Mrs. SEETHA CHANDRASEKAR

Chartered Accountant

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SHRI. M.N.PADMANABAN

Agriculturist & industrialist

Mrs.Rekha Jhunjhunwala

MRS.REKHA JHUNJHUNWALA

Steering Council

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MR. C. N. SRIVATSAN

Accountant and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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MR. SUNDAR RADHAKRISHNAN

Co-Founder of Mastek Limited

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MR. P. JAYENDRA

Founder of Real Image Media Technologies

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MR. S.G. MURALI

Chief Financial Officer of T.V.S. Motor Company Limited

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Mr. BHASKAR BHAT

Chairman – Tata SIA Airlines Ltd

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DR. P. JANAKIRAMAN

Eye Surgeon

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MR. D.BALASUNDARAM

Managing Director of Power Link System Private Limited

Leadership Council

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DR KAUSHIK MURALI

President – Medical Administration, Quality & Training

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Mr. BHARATH BALASUBRAMANIAM

President – Operations & Administration

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Ms.SRINI KARTHIKEYAN

Chief People Officer

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Mr.SANKARAN G SREENIVASAN

Head ID,RM & Information Security

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Ms. BRUNO IGNATIUS CATHORINE

Chief Finance Officer

Annual Report

Annual Report

It’s truly heartening to reflect on the accomplishments and dedication of Team Sankara during the demanding period of 2022-2023. The commitment to eliminating curable blindness through the Nethra Yagna over four decades is an inspiring testament to the unwavering spirit of team Sankara.

The collaborative efforts of our team of Doctors, Administrators, Staff, Donors, and Supporters have undoubtedly been instrumental in shaping the success of Sankara. Their active engagement and dedication has played a crucial role in achieving the noble mission of restoring sight.

Equally commendable is the support from our beneficiaries – the Patients. Their continuous trust and encouragement reinforce the impact of the services provided by Team Sankara. In the journey ahead, optimism and commitment to the cause will undoubtedly guide our team to even greater heights.

As we move forward, may the spirit of gratitude and collaboration continue to drive our efforts in eliminating curable blindness, making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

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