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.
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.
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 14 Super Speciality Sankara Eye Hospitals have been set up across 10 states of the country.
Governance
Board of Trustees
DR. S.V. BALASUBRAMANIAM
Chairman
DR. R V RAMANI
founder and Managing Trustee
DR. P.G. VISVANATHAN
ENT surgeon
DR. S.R. RAO
Rao Hospitals Head
DR. S. BALASUBRAMANIAM
Eye Surgeon
SHRI. JAGDISH M CHANRAI
Trustee
Mrs. SEETHA CHANDRASEKAR
Chartered Accountant
SHRI. M.N.PADMANABAN
Agriculturist & industrialist
MRS.REKHA JHUNJHUNWALA
Steering Council
MR. C. N. SRIVATSAN
Accountant and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
MR. SUNDAR RADHAKRISHNAN
Co-Founder of Mastek Limited
MR. P. JAYENDRA
Founder of Real Image Media Technologies
MR. S.G. MURALI
Chief Financial Officer of T.V.S. Motor Company Limited
Mr. BHASKAR BHAT
Chairman – Tata SIA Airlines Ltd
DR. P. JANAKIRAMAN
Eye Surgeon
MR. D.BALASUNDARAM
Managing Director of Power Link System Private Limited
Leadership Council
DR KAUSHIK MURALI
President – Medical Administration, Quality & Training
Mr. BHARATH BALASUBRAMANIAM
President – Operations & Administration
Ms.SRINI KARTHIKEYAN
Chief People Officer
Mr.SANKARAN G SREENIVASAN
Head ID,RM & Information Security
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.
