Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital is set to expand its services with the establishment of a new branch in Tondiarpet, Chennai. The new facility, named Agastya TNK Family Sankara Nethralaya, aims to cater to the growing demand for quality eye care in the region.

The auspicious Bhoomi Pooja ceremony for the upcoming facility was held on June 16, 2024. The event was graced by the presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, who blessed the occasion and the future endeavors of the hospital.

Speaking during the event, His Holiness Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal said, “It is crucial to contribute to such noble causes. We appreciate the generous donation of land by the Sri Agastyar Charitable Trust, which has provided a 98-year lease for this important project.” He went on to praise Sankara Nethralaya, stating, “Sankara Nethralaya has been serving the underserved communities of India, thanks to the vision of its founder, Dr. Badrinath. Through their Mobile Eye Surgical Units, they have been reaching the doorstep of the rural population taking eye care to people who have less access. Dr. Badrinath has trained a team of highly skilled surgeons who are dedicated to carrying forward his mission,” he said.

Prominent figures from Sankara Nethralaya and its parent organization, the Medical Research Foundation, attended the ceremony including the likes of Mr. G Ramachandran, Honorary Secretary of the Medical Research Foundation, Dr. Girish Shiva Rao, President and Executive Medical Director of Sankara Nethralaya, Dr. T. S. Surendran, Chairman of Sankara Nethralaya, Mr. Kannan Narayanan, Honorary Treasurer of Medical Research Foundation.

The Agastya TNK Family Sankara Nethralaya is touted to become yet another addition to Chennai’s healthcare landscape, continuing the legacy of Sankara Nethralaya in delivering exceptional eye care services.