Sightsavers India

In India since 1966, we work to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

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From a single step to a million milestones, the #RAAHIProgramme has transformed the lives of #1Million (10 Lakh) #truckdrivers, saving them from visual impairment. Join us as we celebrate this achievement and gear up for the next #millionsmiles on the road.
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Many people in rural communities live with poor vision simply because they believe it is a natural part of ageing. Instead of seeking help, they adapt to the loss, often unaware that treatment is possible. That’s why door-to-door eye screenings matter. By taking eye care directly to people’s homes, community mobilisers can identify vision problems early and connect individuals to the care they need.

Haseena from Alwar, Rajasthan, had been struggling with worsening vision for over a year, accepting it as part of growing older. During a routine home screening, a community mobiliser identified her cataract and helped her access surgery. Today, she has regained her sight, confidence and independence.

This Cataract Awareness Month, Haseena’s story is a reminder that timely screening can change lives. Through Sightsavers India’s Rural Eye Health Programme and our partners, essential eye care is reaching people before avoidable blindness becomes a way of life.

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Applications Open!

Join the Sightsavers India Fellowship Program and take the next step in your ophthalmology career.

- 18-month structured fellowship
- Hands-on clinical & surgical training
- One-on-one mentorship
- Community ophthalmology exposure

Eligibility: MS/DNB/DO in Ophthalmology
Last date to apply: 20 July 2026
Fellowship begins: September 2026

Apply now:
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Innovation creates impact when it brings essential services closer to people.

At Sightsavers India, we are leveraging technology to strengthen eye health services and make quality care more accessible. From mobile eye-screening units to assistive solutions, innovation helps us connect communities with the care and support they need.

By combining technology, partnerships, and community engagement, we are working towards a future where more people can access timely eye care and lead independent, fulfilling lives.

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Together, we surpassed our Rural Eye Health targets in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, between January and March 2026.
Thank you, Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd, for partnering with Sightsavers India to help strengthen access to eye care in rural communities.

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We are proud to share that Sightsavers India has been conferred with the Best NGO in the Healthcare Sector of the Year Award at the India CSR & Sustainability Connect Summit 2026 on 22 May 2026.
This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our teams, partners, donors, and supporters who have stood with us in our mission to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Thank you to each of you for your trust, collaboration, and support: this achievement belongs to all of us.

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Delighted to partner with the Department of Planning, Government of Uttar Pradesh, through an MoU to support the vision of #ZeroPovertyAbhiyanUP.
Through this partnership, Sightsavers India will strengthen eye health and disability-inclusive interventions with the govt and partners, reaching nearly 5 lakh families across 13,000 panchayats in 16 districts of the state.
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Looms & Lenses a mission driven initiative by Sightsavers India flagged off in Odisha with the signing of an MoU with the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, Odisha in the Presence of Shri Pradeep Bal Samanta, Hon'ble Minister, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, Government of Odisha. A national programme dedicated for advancing good eye health for India’s weaving and artisan communities.
#LoomsandLenses #EyeHealthForAll #SightsaversIndia #Odisha
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On the occasion of the State-Level Internal Consultative Workshop on “Textiles for Global Market”, organised in Bhubaneswar today, an MoU was signed with Sight Savers India.

As part of this collaboration, Sight Savers India will organise eye health check-up camps for weavers and artisans across various districts of Odisha, supporting their eye health and overall well-being.

This initiative reflects a focused effort towards ensuring better healthcare access for the artisan and weaving communities, who play a vital role in preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich handloom and handicraft heritage.

@pradeepbsbjp @GuhaIas @Somesh_IAS @IPR_Odisha @TexMinIndia @dchandlooms01 @handicraftsdc @NHDC_Textiles @HEPC_India @epchindia @DhciOdisha @Sidac_Odisha @Boyanikaonline @UtkalikaOdisha @SightsaversIN

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This International Nurses Day, we honour the nurses whose care changes lives every day. Your dedication strengthens health systems, advances eye health, and helps build a more inclusive world.

Thank you for all that you do.

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Sightsavers India organised a block-level programme in Katkamsandi block in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, to empower leaders from Organisations of Persons with Disabilties and sensitise stakeholders on social security mobilisation through a saturation approach.

The initiative focused on strengthening awareness, improving access to social security schemes in remote areas, and mobilising communities to ensure no person with disability is left behind. Representatives from local governance, frontline systems, SHGs, and OPD members came together to drive inclusive change at the Gram Panchayat level.

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On the occasion of Labour Day, we conducted eye screening camps for informal sector workers, including daily wage labourers, street vendors, construction workers, and domestic workers across Nakagate, Nayapalli and Kalpana slums, and a construction site in Odisha.

Long hours and constant exposure to dust mean vision issues often go untreated, affecting both productivity and livelihoods.

Through screenings across urban communities under our Urban Eye Health Programme, we’re working to bridge this gap.

280 workers screened | 174 spectacles distributed

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As part of our Rural Eye Health programme, 15 screening camps across Keredari, Barkatha, and Churchu blocks in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, delivered vital eye care.

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Padma Shri Awardee Raghu Rai, a legendary photographer whose lens captured the soul of India with unmatched honesty and depth.
Sightsavers India had the privilege of associating with him, and we remember his warmth, humility, and belief in the power of visual storytelling. His work inspired generations to see the world with greater empathy and understanding.
We pay our heartfelt tribute to a true icon whose legacy will continue to illuminate lives for years to come.
Rest in peace, Sir.

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Under the RAAHI- National Truckers Eye Health programme, 15 financial literacy training sessions were conducted for truckers, reaching approximately 1,400 participants through classroom sessions and walk-through learning approaches.

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This World Book Day, celebrate the power of Braille and inclusive reading with Sightsavers India, because books should open worlds for everyone. #WorldBookDay #SightsaversIndia #Braille #InclusiveReading

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With the support of Weave Communications India Private Limited, our Urban Eye Health Programme in Kolkata, West Bengal (Dec 2025 – March 2026) has made meaningful strides in improving access to eye care.
#weave

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In collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Mission, a five-day self-defence training programme was conducted in Howrah, West Bengal, for 20 girls with visual impairment, focusing on safety techniques, confidence-building, and enhancing independence and resilience in daily life.

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JSLPS & Sightsavers India Sign Three-Year MoU for Social Inclusion of PwD in Jharkhand

In a significant step towards strengthening inclusive development in the state @onlineJSLPS and @SightsaversIN signed a three-year MoU today at SMMU-JSLPS, Ranchi for the social inclusion and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (#PwDs). The MoU was signed on behalf of JSLPS by Mr. Bishnu C. Parida, COO, JSLPS.

The signing ceremony and exchange of documents were witnessed by Ms. Purnima Mukherjee, SPM SMIB & SD (I/C), JSLPS; Ms. Sapna Sarika Surin, SPL, Sightsavers India Jharkhand; Mr. Debashish Pal, PO, SSI, Jharkhand, Ms. Ruth Y. Kachhap, SDC - SI, SSI, Jharkhand, Ms. Noopur Ekka (Nodal - Gender Initiative), Mr. Tanvir Ahmed (Nodal - SI).

The partnership will focus on the following key areas:
- Providing technical support to JSLPS at state and district levels
- Demonstration and scale-up of socio-economic development models for PwDs at Panchayat level
- Leadership development and agency building among PwDs
- Promoting inclusive health and well-being, including eye health services, for JSLPS groups
Saturation of social security indicators across all 16 blocks of Hazaribagh district
- Strengthening livelihood and employability linkages with focus on 4% reservation for PwDs in private and public sectors
- Enhanced focus on gender mainstreaming
Promotion of innovative business ideas for PwDs

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Under the ambit of our Inclusive Education Programme, a workshop on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) was conducted with teams from Bihar and Odisha. The session focused on strengthening inclusive practices and improving access for Children with Disabilities (CwDs) within ECCE systems

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Empowering educators to support better eye health.

A teacher training session on primary eye screening was conducted in Block Pindwara, Sirohi district, Rajasthan, with 59 teachers in attendance. Screening kits were also distributed to enable early identification and care for children in schools.

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Sightsavers India works across multiple states, partnering with government departments, corporates, civil society organisations, and communities to strengthen systems and expand access to eye care.

Our goal is to ensure quality eye health services are accessible, equitable, and resilient.