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Dr. R.V. Ramani Appointed President of AIIMS Rae Bareli

The Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, is proud to announce the nomination of Dr. R.V.Ramani, Sankara Eye Foundation, India, Founder and Managing Trustee, as the President of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, by the Government of India.

A Padma Shri awardee, Dr. Ramani, has dedicated his life to the cause of eradicating curable blindness through compassionate healthcare. Dr. Ramani’s journey is an inspiration—proving how vision, service, and dedication can transform lives and institutions alike.

Under his leadership, Sankara Eye Foundation, India, has grown into the largest community eye care provider in India, with 13 hospitals across India delivering high-quality eye care to millions free of cost.

His appointment as President of AIIMS Rae Bareli is a testament to his exceptional contributions to healthcare, his unwavering commitment to service, and the trust the Government of India has in his ability to guide one of the country’s premier medical institutions toward greater excellence with a renewed focus on patient care, innovation, and accessibility.

SEF, USA, congratulates Dr. R.V. Ramani on this honor!

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