Awards
Sankara Nethralaya wins International Patient Safety Award for Fourth straight Year
Sankara Nethralaya has won the “Outstanding Team Award for Excellence in Patient Safety” at the 13th International Patient Safety Conference, standing out among 278 nominations received from 84 organisations worldwide.
The nominations included 38 entries from 22 overseas institutions, reflecting what conference organisers described as intense global competition and a growing emphasis on measurable patient safety outcomes.
The award was announced at Apollo Hospitals’ International Health Dialogue (IHD) 2026, which concluded in Hyderabad after two days of deliberations under the theme Global Voices. One Vision. The forum drew more than 27,000 participants, both in person and online.
The award to Sankara Nethralaya was presented by Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Group of Hospitals, along with South Sudan’s Health Minister Sarah Cleto Rial. It was received by Dr V.V. Jaichandran, Director of Accreditation, Safety and Quality Assurance and Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at the Chennai-based institution.
Dr. Anuradha Honoured with Living Legend Award at ASCON 2025
Dr. Anuradha was conferred the prestigious Living Legend Award at ASCON 2025 held in Hyderabad, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the field of optometry and eye care education. Adding to the institution’s pride, Ms. Tamil Azhahi, M.Optom student, secured the Runner-Up position in the Scientific Paper Presentation at the same conference.
These achievements highlight the continued excellence and leadership of Sankara Nethralaya’s faculty and students in advancing optometric education and research on a national platform.
Sankara Nethralaya Wins “Honours for Healthcare Excellence” at CII TN MedClave 2025
Sankara Nethralaya has bagged the “Honours for Healthcare Excellence” Award under the Single Speciality Hospital (Above 100 Beds) category at the 5th CII Tamil Nadu MedClave Edition. The recognition celebrates the institution’s commitment to quality eye care, patient safety, and service excellence.
Dr. Lingam Vijaya Delivers Prestigious Dr. N. N. Sood Oration at GLAUCATAAL 2025
The 34th Annual Conference of the Glaucoma Society of India (GLAUCATAAL 2025), held from September 12–14 at the Taj Lakefront in Bhopal, brought together leading minds in ophthalmology to share cutting-edge advancements in glaucoma care.
A major highlight of the event was the prestigious Dr. N. N. Sood Oration, delivered by our Distinguished Senior Consultant Dr. Lingam Vijaya.
The conference also featured panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and scientific sessions, making it a dynamic platform for collaboration and learning among glaucoma specialists across the country.
Sankara Nethralaya wins ET Healthcare Award for Ophthalmology
Sankara Nethralaya has been honored with the Economic Times Healthcare Award under the category Hospital of the Year 2025 – Ophthalmology, South Zone.
Dr. Rama Rajagopal received the award on behalf of Sankara Nethralaya at a ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency, Delhi, on Friday. The recognition highlights the institution’s excellence in patient care, clinical outcomes and leadership in ophthalmology in southern India.
The ET Healthcare Awards celebrate institutions across the country that have demonstrated innovation and impact in healthcare delivery.
Dr Girish Rao honoured with BOA Appreciation Award & Gold Medal
Our President and Executive Medical Director, Dr Girish Rao, attended the Bombay Ophthalmologists’ Association (BOA) Focus – 2025 Annual Conference held from 1–3 August 2025 in Mumbai.
During the event, Dr Girish Rao was conferred the Appreciation Award and Gold Medal by the BOA in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas Honored with David BenEzra Award at IOIS 2025
Our Distinguished Senior Consultant Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas was awarded the David BenEzra Award at the International Society of Ocular Inflammation (IOIS) meeting held in Rio de Janeiro on June 26, 2025.
Named in honor of Dr. David BenEzra, one of the founding members of IOIS, this award is presented at every IOIS meeting to recognize excellence in the treatment and research of ocular inflammatory diseases. Dr. Biswas was selected by the IOIS Organizing Committee for his contributions to the field of uveitis and ocular inflammation.
The award includes a commemorative plaque and an oration delivered at the conference. It was formally presented by Dr. Quan Dong Nguyen, President of IOIS, during the grand inaugural ceremony.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Biswas on this remarkable international recognition.
Sankara Nethralaya Consultants Honoured at APAO-AIOS 2025; Founder Dr. S. S. Badrinath Receives Posthumous Eyecon Award
The 40th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, held in conjunction with the 83rd Annual Conference of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), concluded on April 6 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
During the four-day event, Sankara Nethralaya founder Dr. S.S. Badrinath was posthumously honoured with the prestigious Eyecon Award.
Several members of Sankara Nethralaya were also recognised for their contributions. Dr. Lingam Gopal and Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas were named among the Asia-Pacific Eye 100, a list of the region’s top 100 ophthalmologists. Additional honours were bestowed upon Dr. Prema Padmanaban, Dr. T.S. Surendran, and Dr. Vineet Ratra during the ceremony.
Sankara Nethralaya Confers Sankara Ratna Award on S. Ramadorai; TN Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan Presents Award
Sankara Nethralaya conferred the prestigious Sankara Ratna Award on S. Ramadorai, former CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in recognition of his transformative contributions to nation-building. The award was presented by Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, at a ceremony held at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, on Thursday, March 27.
Instituted in 2002, the Sankara Ratna Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and societal impact. Past recipients include industry stalwarts such as Ratan N. Tata, A.M. Naik, Deepak Parekh, and Madhavan Nair.
Dr. Thiagarajan lauded Ramadorai’s leadership, noting that under his tenure, TCS grew from a $155 million company to a $6 billion enterprise. “It is not a simple achievement, and such success stories are very rare. Only a special person would be able to accomplish that,” he said.
In his acceptance speech, Ramadorai acknowledged the Tata Group’s longstanding association with Sankara Nethralaya, citing Jamshedji Tata’s belief that businesses exist to serve the community. He credited the late Nani Palkhivala’s support for the institution’s establishment and highlighted TCS’s early contributions to hospital management systems, which laid the foundation for integrating technology into healthcare.
“As CEO of TCS, I had the privilege of partnering with Sankara Nethralaya to implement the Tata Hospital Management System and develop an advanced Ophthalmic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to enhance patient care,” Ramadorai said. He emphasized the need to expand world-class, affordable healthcare to remote regions of India.
Dr. T. S. Surendran Recognized for Healthcare Philanthropy at Humanitarian Awards 2025
Dr. T. S. Surendran, Chairman of Sankara Nethralaya, was honored with the Excellence in Healthcare Philanthropy award at the Humanitarian Awards 2025, held at the Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa.
Dr. Surendran, a veteran in ophthalmology, has dedicated his career to expanding access to quality eye care, particularly for underserved communities. Under his leadership, Sankara Nethralaya has strengthened its efforts in combating preventable blindness and providing advanced treatments to patients across India.
The Humanitarian Awards, curated by journalist and social activist Apsara Reddy, recognize individuals making significant contributions to social causes.