Aravind Eye Hospitals
Provides eye healthcare to the needy and aim to delete needless blindness
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- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Since
1976
Aravind Eye Care System, founded in 1976 by Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy in Madurai, India, is a pioneering model in delivering high-quality, affordabl Read moree eye care at scale. Known for its innovative approach combining compassionate service with efficient operations, Aravind has performed millions of eye surgeries, particularly for cataracts, many of them free or at subsidised rates for the underserved. It operates a network of hospitals, vision centres, and community outreach programs, and also includes manufacturing and training divisions.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Programs
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Education
Aravind Eye Care System offers hands-on training for all levels of eye care personnel, combining expert guidance with global exposure. It delivers high-quality, affordable services to all patients and shares its sustainable model worldwide through training and consultancy.
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Research
Aravind Eye Care System conducts diverse research—clinical, laboratory, population-based, and health systems—to find innovative solutions for reducing blindness, leveraging its vast patient base, community reach, and hospital network.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATG2522P
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Registration ID
296 34 of 1977
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VO ID / Darpan ID
TN/2016/0113079
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12A
AAATG2522PD20074
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80G
AAATG2522PF20211
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Trust