“National Eye Donation Fortnight was observed from 25.08.08 to 08.09.08, and National Eye Donation Day on 08.09.08, as designated by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Various organisations in the city were honoured with ‘Sight Ambassador’ award by Sankara Nethralaya for rendering service to the cause of eye donation at the National Eye Donation Day Celebrations held on Monday, 8th September. Representatives of 48 organisations, including many hospitals, non-governmental bodies, residents’ welfare association and media, received the award from veteran actor Manorama.”