Sightsavers India

Work towards eye health, education and social inclusion for the underprivileged people

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Cause Area

Primary Sectors

Geographies Served

Programs

  • Netra Vasant – Rural Eye Health Programme

    States

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Assam

    Bihar

    Jharkhand

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Rajasthan

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    Sightsavers launched the Netra Vasant – Rural Eye Health Programme to strengthen rural eye health systems and improve vision-related quality of life across India. Operating in multiple districts with a network of static vision centres across several states, the programme focuses on reducing blindness, increasing cataract surgical rates, and ensuring equitable, sustainable access to eye care for underserved communities.

  • Urban Eye Health Programme

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Tamil Nadu

    Delhi

    Kerala

    Telangana

    The programme enhances urban eye care for low-income communities across multiple cities by integrating vision centres with Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs) and collaborating with partners to strengthen local systems under the National Health Mission. It operates static vision centres and deploys mobile healthcare vans equipped with teleconsultation, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy screening, portable diagnostics, and spectacle distribution, aiming to build strong primary eye care systems in underserved urban areas.

  • Vidyajyoti School Eye Health Programme

    States

    West Bengal

    Assam

    Bihar

    Jharkhand

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Rajasthan

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    Sightsavers India launched the Vidyajyoti School Eye Health Programme to promote and sustain good eye health among school children. Focused on government schools, the programme identifies and prevents vision impairments and eye diseases through large-scale screening initiatives across multiple districts.

    The initiative encompasses eight key components, including health education, screenings, counselling, nutrition, and community engagement, broadly structured around service delivery, awareness creation, and building an enabling school environment.

Leadership Team

  • Sir John Wilson

    Founder

  • RN Mohanty

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Rati Forbes

    Honorary Chairperson

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    E4330

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    1966

Impact

Impact Since 1966, Sightsavers India has conducted millions of eye examinations, delivered extensive treatments including spectacles, and performed large numbers of sight-restoring surgeries for conditions such as cataracts. Recognition The organisation has earned multiple accolades, including a 1A rating from CRISIL, Great Place to Work certification, and prestigious awards such as the Mahatma Award for Social Good and the ICC Social Impact Award for its contributions to eye health and education.

Vision and Mission

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    45, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi, Delhi

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management