The month of October at Aravind is always packed with significant events, as it marks the celebration of its founder, Dr. G. Venkataswamy’s birth anniversary. Along with this year’s celebrations, several notable occasions get coincided, beginning with the Dr. G. Venkataswamy Memorial Oration Award ceremony and followed by the inauguration of a new building, among other key happenings.

This year, the Memorial Oration Award was presented to Dr. Martin Spencer, a Canadian ophthalmologist and inventor, recognising his remarkable contributions to cataract surgery, which have transformed the lives of visually impaired individuals, particularly in developing countries.

Another major highlight was the inauguration of a new building at Aravind-Coimbatore. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning 440 thousand square feet, addresses the hospital’s growing need to accommodate increasing patient flow, representing the institution’s continuous dynamic growth and dedication to fulfilling Dr. V’s mission.

Additionally, the opening of the Aranthangi Vision Centre in Madurai brings the total number of vision centres to 117, reflecting a steady expansion of services to the doorsteps, month after month.

Besides, the Auroutsav programme, held across Aravind Eye Hospitals in Madurai, Theni, Tirupati, Tirunelveli, Salem, Chennai and Pondicherry, made the month more engaging, fostering creativity among employees and offering both a fun and team-building experience.

More detailed news about these events and others from 15th September to 15th October are featured in this edition.