Sri Keshava Trust

SKT aims to provide affordable quality eye care, conduct research and training in ophthalmology, and develop comprehensive care models like the Nayana mobile eye care unit and retinopathy of prematurity telescreening.

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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    1988

Sri Keshava Trust (SKT) is a Bangalore-based public charitable trust established in 1988 by Dr. K. Ramachandra Murthy to provide health care services, Read more particularly eye care, to those who need it most.


Action

SKT operates the Vittala International Institute of Ophthalmology (VIIO), a state-of-the-art tertiary eye care hospital offering comprehensive ophthalmology services, research, training, and innovative outreach programs.

Cause Area

Sector

Impact

VIIO has benefited nearly half a million people directly, with 45% receiving free care and 72% of the remaining patients receiving concessions ranging from 10 to 90%.

Vision & Mission

The trust's motto is 'Shraddahi Paramagathihi' (Dedication is the ultimate goal), with a driving spirit to ensure that 'No one shall go blind for want of money or lack of care'.

Milestones & Track Record

VIIO has conducted 1500 outreach camps, traveled 650,000 km with mobile units, published 114 scientific papers, and trained 19 postgraduate and 56 paramedical staff.

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    380/87-88/book4/vol72/pg4to6

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2013/0059503

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    (Registered Address) c/o Vittala International Institute of Ophthalmology Site 1,2nd main 2nd cross hoskerehalli 7th block Banashankari III stage Bangalore 560085

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust