Vista India the publisher of Health & Fashion magazine recognizes outstanding medical professionals who have contributed to society through their service orientation, especially to the socially and economically backward sections of society, with the ‘Mayan Awards’ every year. This year too witnessed the recognition and awarding of eminent doctors from various specialties who had exhibited professional excellence and a spirit of service in discharging their duties. We take great pleasure and pride in sharing that the selection committee chose Dr Rajesh P.S, Senior Consultant and Dr Gajendra Kumar Varma, Associate Consultant, Sankara Nethralaya in recognition of their impeccable service to the indigent visually impaired in the most remote regions of the country, through the ‘Mobile Eye Surgical Unit’ (MESU).

The awards were presented in a glittering ceremony held at Hotel Accord, Pondicherry on 2nd July 2017, by Ms Kiran Bedi, Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Puducherry. Sankara Nethralaya family lauds the commitment and service spirit of these two doctors which reflects the spirit of service and high standards of the institution they serve.