SEF, USA News

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.

Bhoomi Pooja of SEH, Patna, Bihar

On July 14, 2025, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone of the R Jhunjhunwala Sankara Eye Hospital (RJSEH), Patna, marking an auspicious beginning for Sankara Eye Foundation in the state of Bihar.

Youth Volunteers Create a Desi Dhamaka!

On Saturday, April 19th, SEF, USA’s youth volunteers joined volunteers from ‘Indians 4 a Change’, a Bay Area-based student-run non-profit with chapters at Dougherty Valley High School (DVHS) and California High School, San Ramon, CA.

Southern California Chapter Hosts 15th Annual Walk for Vision

It was a picture-perfect spring day in Southern California when over 450 passionate individuals came together to support a cause close to their hearts—ending curable blindness for the underserved in India.

SEF, USA Inaugurates Kalyanam Karoti Eye Institute in Mathura

On January 20, 2024, SEF, USA in collaboration with Kalyanam Karoti inaugurated a world-class eye hospital in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

PM Modi Inaugurates R J Sankara Eye Hospital, Varanasi

On October 20, 2024, PM Modi inaugurated the R J Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi, marking a new milestone in SEF, USA’s Vision 2030 journey.

SEF, USA Galas 2024

In September 2024, SEF, USA hosted its Donor Appreciation Galas at Frisco (Texas) and New Jersey, to celebrate generosity, impact, inspiration, and hope.

Ramesh and Uma Ganatra Become Major Donors

Ramesh and Uma Ganatra Family Foundation generously donates $1 Million to the Kalyanam Karoti Eye Institute, Mathura, and pledges $1 Million more.

March to a Million Seminar

SEF, USA’s March to a Million Seminar 2024 was a thought-leadership event that served as a crucial milestone in the journey towards Vision 2030.