Delhi, 9th May 2024

Dr. G. Natchiar, Director Emeritus, Aravind Eye Care System received the prestigious Padma Shri Award from the honourable President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi

New Delhi, 10th May 2024

Dr. B. Harinikrishna, Medical Consultant, Aravind-Kovilpatti, and Dr. A. Saranya, Paediatric Medical Consultant, Aravind-Salem were awarded with the Dr. G. Venkataswamy Gold Medal in ophthalmology for achieving the highest marks in the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in medical sciences.

They were presented with the award by the honourable President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a special ceremony held in New Delhi.

Thiruvananthapuram, 5th May

Dr. S.R. Rathinam, Chief, Uvea Services, Aravind – Madurai, was honoured with the Dr. KGR Nair Oration Award at the annual conference of Trivandrum Ophthalmic club, Reflection 2024, held at Hotel Residency Towers, Thiruvananthapuram, under the aegis of the Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons (KSOS).

Abu Dhabi, 18-20 April

Dr. R. Sharmila, Medical Consultant, Glaucoma Service, Aravind-Madurai, won the best video award at the  International Congress held at Hilton Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for her video titled, When things go bleak, there is always a silver lining: Quadruple procedure in microspherophakia.

Aravind Community Eye Clinic, Sankarankovil, 12th May

G.G. Sangeetha, MLOP- OP, Aravind Community Eye Clinic, Sankarankovil was honoured with the Best Nurse Award by Red Cross Society on the occasion of International Nurses Day.